The Ten Precepts

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The Ten Precepts (Pali: dasasila or samanerasikkha) may refer to the precepts (training rules) for [Buddhist] samaneras (novice monks) and samaneris (novice nuns). They are used in most Buddhist schools.

Ten Precepts may also refer to the precepts outlined in the Daoist Scripture of the Ten Precepts.

Contents 1 The Precepts 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] The Precepts

The ten precepts of Buddhism are:

1. Refrain from killing living things.
2. Refrain from stealing.
3. Refrain from un-chastity (sensuality, sexuality, lust).
4. Refrain from lying.
5. Refrain from taking intoxicants.
6. Refrain from taking food at inappropriate times (after noon).
7. Refrain from singing, dancing, playing music or attending entertainment programs (performances).
8. Refrain from wearing perfume, cosmetics and garland (decorative accessories).
9. Refrain from sitting on high chairs and sleeping on luxurious, soft beds.
10. Refrain from accepting money.

Other levels of precepts include the five precepts, the eight precepts (for anagarikas) and the patimokkha for monks and nuns.

[edit] See also

• Jukai
• The Five Precepts
• The Eight Precepts
• Samanera
• Samaneri
• Patimokkha (precepts for monks and nuns)

[edit] References

[1] "In This Very Life: The Liberation Teachings of the Buddha" by Sayadaw U. Pandita, A Buddhist Library 1992

[edit] External links

• The Ten Precepts on Access to Insight website
• Buddhist Precepts, search for "Samanerasikkha"