Difference between revisions of "The Five Precepts"
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==== The [[Five Precepts]]: ==== | ==== The [[Five Precepts]]: ==== | ||
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| − | ;1. [[Panatipata veramani]] | + | ;1. [[Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami]] |
| − | I undertake the | + | I [[undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures]]. |
| − | ;2. [[Adinnadana | + | ;2. [[Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami]] |
| − | I undertake the | + | I [[undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given]]. |
| − | ;3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami | + | ;3. [[Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami]] |
| − | I undertake the | + | I [[undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct]]. |
| − | ;4. [[Musavada | + | ;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 | + | I [[undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness]]. |
</poem> | </poem> | ||
=== Five faultless gifts === | === Five faultless gifts === | ||
| − | "There are these five gifts, five great gifts — original, long-standing, [[traditional]], ancient, unadulterated, unadulterated from the beginning — that are not open to [[suspicion]], will never be open to [[suspicion]], and are unfaulted by knowledgeable contemplatives & {{Wiki|brahmans}}. Which five? | + | "There are these five gifts, five great gifts — original, long-standing, [[traditional]], ancient, unadulterated, unadulterated from the beginning — that are not open to [[suspicion]], will never be open to [[suspicion]], and are unfaulted by [[knowledgeable]] contemplatives & {{Wiki|brahmans}}. Which five? |
| − | "There is the case where a [[disciple]] of the [[noble ones]], [[abandoning]] the taking of [[life]], abstains from taking [[life]]. In doing so, he gives freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of [[beings]]. In giving freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of [[beings]], he gains a share in limitless freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], and freedom from oppression. This is the first gift, the first great gift — original, long-standing, [[traditional]], ancient, unadulterated, unadulterated from the beginning — that is not open to [[suspicion]], will never be open to [[suspicion]], and is unfaulted by knowledgeable contemplatives & {{Wiki|brahmans}}... | + | "There is the case where a [[disciple]] of the [[noble ones]], [[abandoning]] the taking of [[life]], abstains from taking [[life]]. In doing so, he gives freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of [[beings]]. In giving freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of [[beings]], he gains a share in limitless freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], and freedom from oppression. This is the first gift, the first great gift — original, long-standing, [[traditional]], ancient, unadulterated, unadulterated from the beginning — that is not open to [[suspicion]], will never be open to [[suspicion]], and is unfaulted by [[knowledgeable]] contemplatives & {{Wiki|brahmans}}... |
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"Furthermore, [[abandoning]] taking what is not given ([[stealing]]), the [[disciple]] of the [[noble ones]] abstains from taking what is not given. In doing so, he gives freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of [[beings]]. In giving freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of [[beings]], he gains a share in limitless freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], and freedom from oppression. This is the second gift... | "Furthermore, [[abandoning]] taking what is not given ([[stealing]]), the [[disciple]] of the [[noble ones]] abstains from taking what is not given. In doing so, he gives freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of [[beings]]. In giving freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of [[beings]], he gains a share in limitless freedom from [[danger]], freedom from [[animosity]], and freedom from oppression. This is the second gift... | ||
Revision as of 22:56, 30 August 2013
These basic training rules are observed by all practicing lay Buddhists. The precepts are often recited after reciting the formula for taking refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha.
The Five 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 misconduct.
I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.
I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.
Five faultless gifts
"There are these five gifts, five great gifts — original, long-standing, traditional, ancient, unadulterated, unadulterated from the beginning — that are not open to suspicion, will never be open to suspicion, and are unfaulted by knowledgeable contemplatives & brahmans. Which five?
"There is the case where a disciple of the noble ones, abandoning the taking of life, abstains from taking life. In doing so, he gives freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings. In giving freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings, he gains a share in limitless freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, and freedom from oppression. This is the first gift, the first great gift — original, long-standing, traditional, ancient, unadulterated, unadulterated from the beginning — that is not open to suspicion, will never be open to suspicion, and is unfaulted by knowledgeable contemplatives & brahmans...
"Furthermore, abandoning taking what is not given (stealing), the disciple of the noble ones abstains from taking what is not given. In doing so, he gives freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings. In giving freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings, he gains a share in limitless freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, and freedom from oppression. This is the second gift...
"Furthermore, abandoning illicit sex, the disciple of the noble ones abstains from illicit sex. In doing so, he gives freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings. In giving freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings, he gains a share in limitless freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, and freedom from oppression. This is the third gift...
"Furthermore, abandoning lying, the disciple of the noble ones abstains from lying. In doing so, he gives freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings. In giving freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings, he gains a share in limitless freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, and freedom from oppression. This is the fourth gift...
"Furthermore, abandoning the use of intoxicants, the disciple of the noble ones abstains from taking intoxicants. In doing so, he gives freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings. In giving freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings, he gains a share in limitless freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, and freedom from oppression. This is the fifth gift, the fifth great gift — original, long-standing, traditional, ancient, unadulterated, unadulterated from the beginning — that is not open to suspicion, will never be open to suspicion, and is unfaulted by knowledgeable contemplatives & brahmans."
- — AN 8.39
Source
"The Five Precepts: pañca-sila", edited by Access to Insight. Access to Insight, 12 February 2012, http://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dhamma/sila/pancasila.html . Retrieved on 10 June 2013.
