The Ten Precepts · Translation: Bhikkhu Sujato, SuttaCentral
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Pāṇātipātā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from killing living creatures.
Adinnādānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing.
Abrahmacariyā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.
Musāvādā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from lying.
Surāmerayamajjapamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicants of beer, wine, and liquor.
Vikālabhojanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from food at the wrong time.
Naccagītavāditavisūkadassanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from seeing shows of dancing, singing, and music.
Mālāgandhavilepanadhāraṇamaṇḍanavibhūsanaṭṭhānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from attiring and adorning myself with garlands, fragrance, and makeup.
Uccāsayanamahāsayanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from high and luxurious beds.
Jātarūparajatapaṭiggahaṇā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from receiving gold and currency.
The ten training precepts.
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