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These training rules are observed by [[novice]] [[monks and nuns]]. They are derived from the [[Eight Precepts]] by splitting the [[precept]] concerning entertainments into two parts and by adding one rule prohibiting the handling of [[money]]. | These training rules are observed by [[novice]] [[monks and nuns]]. They are derived from the [[Eight Precepts]] by splitting the [[precept]] concerning entertainments into two parts and by adding one rule prohibiting the handling of [[money]]. | ||
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| − | A fully-ordained [[monk]] ([[bhikkhu]]) | + | A fully-ordained [[monk]] ([[bhikkhu]]) observes the 227 rules of the [[bhikkhu]] [[Patimokkha]]; a fully [[ordained]] [[nun]] ([[bhikkhuni]]) would observe the 311 rules of the [[bhikkhuni]] [[Patimokkha]]. |
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Revision as of 11:53, 14 December 2013
These training rules are observed by novice monks and nuns. They are derived from the Eight Precepts by splitting the precept concerning entertainments into two parts and by adding one rule prohibiting the handling of money.
A fully-ordained monk (bhikkhu) observes the 227 rules of the bhikkhu Patimokkha; a fully ordained nun (bhikkhuni) would observe the 311 rules of the bhikkhuni Patimokkha.
The Ten Precepts:
I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures.
I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.
I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.
I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.
I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.
I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at the forbidden time (i.e., after noon).
I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing,singing, music, going to see entertainments.
I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.
I undertake the precept to refrain from accepting gold and silver money.
Source
"The Ten Precepts: dasa-sila", edited by Access to Insight. Access to Insight, 26 May 2010, http://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dhamma/sila/dasasila.html . Retrieved on 10 June 2013.
