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B0102050102dasasikkhāpadaṃ (ten precepts sutra)

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English

2. The Ten Precepts 1. I undertake the training rule of abstaining from killing living beings. 2. I undertake the training rule of abstaining from taking what is not given. 3. I undertake the training rule of abstaining from unchastity. 4. I undertake the training rule of abstaining from false speech. 5. I undertake the training rule of abstaining from fermented and distilled intoxicants which are a basis for heedlessness. 6. I undertake the training rule of abstaining from eating at the wrong time. 7. I undertake the training rule of abstaining from dancing, singing, instrumental music, and seeing unseemly shows. 8. I undertake the training rule of abstaining from wearing garlands, perfumes, and ointments, and from adorning and beautifying oneself. 9. I undertake the training rule of abstaining from high and luxurious beds. 10. I undertake the training rule of abstaining from accepting gold and silver. The Ten Precepts are concluded.

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