The Ten Precepts · Translation: Bhikkhu Sujato, SuttaCentral
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from killing living creaturesPāṇātipātā restrain·refraining·training·preceptveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ together·takesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from killing living creatures.
from taking what is not givenAdinnādānā refraining·preceptveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing.
not·celibacyAbrahmacariyā refraining + training preceptveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.
lying·speechMusāvādā refraining·training-ruleveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from lying.
from fermented and distilled intoxicants which are causes of heedlessnessSurāmerayamajjapamādaṭṭhānā the precept of refrainingveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ completely·towards·takesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicants of beer, wine, and liquor.
wrong·time·foodVikālabhojanā refraining·preceptveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from food at the wrong time.
dancing·singing·music·show·seeingNaccagītavāditavisūkadassanā refraining·preceptveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from seeing shows of dancing, singing, and music.
garland·fragrance·cosmetic·wearing·adorning·ornamentingMālāgandhavilepanadhāraṇamaṇḍanavibhūsanaṭṭhānā refraining·training-ruleveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from attiring and adorning myself with garlands, fragrance, and makeup.
high·bed·luxuriousUccāsayanamahāsayanā refraining·preceptveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from high and luxurious beds.
born·form·silver·receivingJātarūparajatapaṭiggahaṇā refraining·preceptveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from receiving gold and currency.
ten·training·preceptDasasikkhāpadaṁ.
The ten training precepts.
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