Monday, October 7, 2013

The Five Training Precepts (Panca Sila)

1. refrain from intentionally harming or taking life
Panatipa – veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

 
2. refrain from taking things which are not given to me
Adinnadana – veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami


3. refrain from sexual misconduct (i.e. no sexual contact during the retreat)
Kamesu – micchacara - veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami


4. refrain from false speech
Musavada – veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami


5. refrain from intoxicants that confuse the mind. (i.e. drugs & alcohol)
Surameraya – majjapamadatthana - veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

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