The 5 Wonderful Precepts

Precepts are moral Training Rules

one undertakes to observe in walking the Spiritual Path.

First Precept: No Killing

I undertake the precept to refrain from killing or harming any living being.

German soldier executing woman and her child, 1940

First Precept: No Killing

I will act for the welfare and happiness of all beings.

Second Precept: No Stealing

If they can, why can’t I?

Second Precept: No Stealing

I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing or cheating.

I will be honest, generous, and take delight in giving and sharing.

Third Precept: No Sexual Misconduct

I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct.

Third Precept: No Sexual Misconduct

I will be honest and sincere in my relationship with others, nurturing true love and compassion.

Fourth Precept: No Lying

I undertake the precept to

refrain from lying, slandering,

speaking maliciously, harshly and frivolously.

Fourth Precept: No Lying

I will speak the truth, promote concord and friendship, speak kindly, gently and beneficially.

Fifth Precept: No Intoxicants

I undertake the precept to refrain from taking alcohol and drugs which are harmful to the mind and body.

Fifth Precept: No Intoxicants

I will strive to keep my mind pure, clear, alert, mindful, and unconfused as much of the time as

possible.

The Five Wonderful Precepts

I understand that these five precepts are wonderful

precepts because they are conducive to the welfare and happiness of both myself and others. I

undertake to keep these precepts to the best of my

ability.

The End.

Sadhu!

Morality is a MUST

To have true Peace that will

last