The Ten Precepts · Translation: Bhikkhu Sujato, SuttaCentral
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from killing living creaturesPāṇātipātā the precept to refrain fromveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from killing living creatures.
from taking what is not givenAdinnādānā the precept of refrainingveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing.
from sexual intercourseAbrahmacariyā the precept to refrain fromveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.
from lyingMusāvādā the precept to refrain fromveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from lying.
from fermented and distilled intoxicants which are causes of heedlessnessSurāmerayamajjapamādaṭṭhānā the precept of refrainingveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicants of beer, wine, and liquor.
from food at the wrong timeVikālabhojanā the precept to refrain fromveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from food at the wrong time.
from seeing shows of dancing, singing, and musicNaccagītavāditavisūkadassanā the precept to refrain fromveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from seeing shows of dancing, singing, and music.
from garlands, perfume, cosmetics, wearing, adorning, ornamentingMālāgandhavilepanadhāraṇamaṇḍanavibhūsanaṭṭhānā the precept of refrainingveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from attiring and adorning myself with garlands, fragrance, and makeup.
from high and luxurious bedsUccāsayanamahāsayanā the precept to refrain fromveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from high and luxurious beds.
from receiving gold and silverJātarūparajatapaṭiggahaṇā the precept to refrain fromveramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ I undertakesamādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from receiving gold and currency.
the ten training preceptsDasasikkhāpadaṁ.
The ten training precepts.
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