THE TEN TRAINING PRECEPTS
(Dasa sikkhapada)(1)

  1. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from killing.
  2. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from stealing.
  3. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.
  4. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from lying.
  5. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from liquor that causes intoxication and heedlessness.
  6. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from untimely eating.
  7. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from dancing, singing, music and visiting unseemly shows.
  8. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from the use of garlands, perfumes, cosmetics and embellishments.
  9. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from the use of high and luxurious beds.
  10. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from accepting gold and silver.

 

      1. Khp. p. 1; cf. Vin. I, 83-84; Vbh. 285 ff.