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PANCA SILA |
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FIVE PRECEPTS |
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Panati-pata veramani sikkha padam samadiyami |
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I take the precept to abstain from destroying living
beings. |
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Adinna-dana veramani sikkha padam samadiyami |
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I take the precept to abstain from taking things not
given. |
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Kamesu miccha-cara veramani sikkha padam samadiyami |
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I take the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct. |
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Musavada veramani sikkha padam samadiyami |
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I take the precept to abstain from false speech. |
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Sura meraya-majja-pama-datthana veramani sikkha padam samadiyami |
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I take the precept to abstain from taking distilled and
fermented liquor that causes intoxication or
heedlessness. |
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THE POSITIVE PRECEPTS |
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With deeds of loving kindness, I purify my body. |
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With open-handed generosity, I purify my body. |
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With stillness, simplicity and contentment, I purify my
body. |
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With truthful communication, I purify my speech. |
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With mindfulness clear and radiant, I purify my mind. |
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ATTHA SILA |
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EIGHT PRECEPTS |
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Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami |
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I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying
living creatures. |
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Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami |
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I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that
which is not given. |
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Abrahmacariya veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami |
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I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual
activity. |
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Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami |
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I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect
speech. |
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Suramerayamajja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam
samadiyami |
I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating
drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness. |
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Vikalabhojana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami |
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I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at the
forbidden time (i.e., after noon). |
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Nacca-gita-vadita-visukkadassana
mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-mandana-vibhusanathana
veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami |
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I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing,
singing, music, going to see entertainments, wearing
garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with
cosmetics. |
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Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami |
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I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high
or luxurious sleeping place. |
