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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) observes the 227 rules of the bhikkhu Patimokkha; a fully ordained nun (bhikkhuni) would observe the 311 rules of the bhikkhuni Patimokkha. | + | 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: | + | The [[Ten Precepts]]: |
<poem> | <poem> | ||
| − | ;1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | + | ;1. [[Panatipata veramani]] sikkhapadam samadiyami |
| − | I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures. | + | I undertake the [[precept]] to refrain from destroying living creatures. |
| − | ;2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | + | ;2. [[Adinnadana]] veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami |
| − | I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given. | + | I undertake the [[precept]] to refrain from taking that which is not given. |
;3. Abrahmacariya veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ;3. Abrahmacariya veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ||
| − | I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity. | + | I undertake the [[precept]] to refrain from sexual [[activity]]. |
| − | ;4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | + | ;4. [[Musavada]] veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami |
| − | I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech. | + | I undertake the [[precept]] to refrain from incorrect [[speech]]. |
;5. Suramerayamajja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ;5. Suramerayamajja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ||
| − | I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness. | + | I undertake the [[precept]] to refrain from intoxicating drinks and [[drugs]] which lead to [[carelessness]]. |
;6. Vikalabhojana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ;6. Vikalabhojana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ||
| − | I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at the forbidden time (i.e., after noon). | + | I undertake the [[precept]] to refrain from eating at the forbidden [[time]] (i.e., after noon). |
;7. Nacca-gita-vadita-visuka-dassana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ;7. Nacca-gita-vadita-visuka-dassana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ||
| − | I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing,singing, music, going to see entertainments. | + | I undertake the [[precept]] to refrain from dancing,singing, music, going to see entertainments. |
;8. Mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-mandana-vibhusanatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ;8. Mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-mandana-vibhusanatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ||
| − | I undertake the precept to refrain from wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics. | + | I undertake the [[precept]] to refrain from wearing garlands, using [[perfumes]], and beautifying the [[body]] with cosmetics. |
;9. Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ;9. Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ||
| − | I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place. | + | I undertake the [[precept]] to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious [[sleeping]] place. |
;10. Jatarupa-rajata-patiggahana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ;10. Jatarupa-rajata-patiggahana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | ||
| − | I undertake the precept to refrain from accepting gold and silver (money). | + | I undertake the [[precept]] to refrain from accepting {{Wiki|gold}} and silver ([[money]]). |
</poem> | </poem> | ||
{{R}} | {{R}} | ||
| − | "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. | + | "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. |
[[Category:Sangha]] | [[Category:Sangha]] | ||
Revision as of 23:02, 30 August 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:
- 1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures.
- 2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.
- 3. Abrahmacariya veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.
- 4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.
- 5. Suramerayamajja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.
- 6. Vikalabhojana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at the forbidden time (i.e., after noon).
- 7. Nacca-gita-vadita-visuka-dassana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing,singing, music, going to see entertainments.
- 8. Mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-mandana-vibhusanatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics.
- 9. Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.
- 10. Jatarupa-rajata-patiggahana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
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.
