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Takiko Yoshida Mawatha, Sapugaskanda.
Second Term- Assignment III
Grade 7 - Buddhism
Let’s Enrich our Life with House-hold Eight Precepts (Ājiva Atthamaka Sīla)
Copy the notes to your writing book.
2nd Term
There are many living beings in this world. Some of them are visible to all some not. Humans
are also a kind of living being.
If we observe the beings in our surrounding, we can see many similes between the other beings
and the man.
Man needs foods for survival so as the other animals. Man sleeps in order to get a rest so as
the other animals. Man seeks for protection so as other animals. Man fear at punishment and
death even the animals.
What would be the difference between man and the other animals? Man has a religion but
animals do not have a religion. Animals do not go to schools and get education. They do not
do sports, do not go to temples or they don’t know the good and bad but the man does.
Religion provides a great influence towards the civilized society. Sri Lankan society is
nurtured by Buddha Dhamma. Our culture, manners, attitudes, ethics are influenced by the
Buddhism.
The Buddha had teach different precepts for house –holders and the Bhikkus. some of them
are:
1. Pañcasīla – For house-holders to observe in their day to day life.
2. Ājiva Atthamaka Sīla - House-holders to observe in their day to day life.
3. Atthanga Sīla - House-holders to observe on Poya days.
4. Guhasta Dasa Sīla - House-holders to observe on Poya days.
The ajiva -atthamaka precepts too contain eight precepts in all, but are slightly different
from the eight precepts that we observe on poya days. They being abstinence from killing,
from taking anything not given, from indulgence in wrongful behavior, from uttering
falsehood, malicious speech harsh speech, frivolous talk, and from improper livelihood.
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1. Pānātipātā veramani sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi
I undertake the Precept to refrain from killing and injuring living things
Conducting a virtuous life by oneself is a great service to the society. Refraining from
killing living beings is not only keeping a precept but protecting others life too. All the beings
will be able to live without fear as life is dear to all.
2. adinnādānā veramani sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi
I undertake the Precept to refrain from taking that which is not given
Stealing means taking somebody else’s belongings. Refraining from stealing sounds the
protection of others wealth or properties. We don’t like to lose anything belong to us. so as
the others.
3. Kāmesu micchācārā veramani sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi
I undertake the Precept to refrain from sexual misconduct and excessive sensuality.
The third precept helps to conduct a good family life. No wife or husband like to see that
his/her wife/husband going with another. This precept helps not only to develop trust in the
society but it prevent some diseases too
4. Musa'Musāvādā veramani sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi
I undertake the Precept to refrain from false and harmful speech.
Observing the 4th precept develops the trustworthiness amongst each other in the society.
People can believe each other when people use to talk only what is truth. We don’t like to
get cheated by others. So as everyone else.
5. Pisunāvācā veramani sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi
I undertake the Precept to refrain from malicious talk
Malicious talk or backbiting is very bad as well as dangerous. This type of speech create
fights, conflicts among people. Even Ahinsaka became a fearful murderer because of the
malicious talk of his friends. He was then known as Angulimāla.
6. Pharusāvācā veramani sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi
I undertake the Precept to refrain from using harsh or abusive speech
Harsh words make the others unhappy, angry and hurt the others. We should never talk
harsh words to others. Because it brings defame to us. One who talk pleasant words will
gain the fame and good name in the society.
7. Samphappalapā veramani sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi
I undertake the Precept to refrain from useless or meaningless conversation
This type of speeches are useless to oneself or the others. It is not beneficial to the life here
or hereafter. The Buddha advised to His disciples to talk only what is necessary.
8. Micchājiva veramani sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi
I undertake the Precept to refrain from wrong means of livelihood
The last precept determines the correct livelihood. One should earn living by a correct
occupation. This is called righteous living. The Buddha states about righteous living even
in Mahā Mangala Sutta too (anavajjāni kammāni)
Exercise
1. Name the similes and difference between the man and the other beings.
2. Write down the Attāngasīla
3. Mention the steps that you follow when observing sil