PRECEPTS

FIVE PRECEPTS (panca-sila)

Taking 5 precepts - Audio

Taking 5 precepts - Khmer Text

Taking 5 precepts - English Text refered to "accesstoinsight".

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- Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct.

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.

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 Pali formula for taking refuge (These verses are usually recited prior to taking on the Five Precepts.)

Buddham saranam gacchami

I go to the Buddha for refuge.

Dhammam saranam gacchami

I go to the Dhamma for refuge.

Sangham saranam gacchami

I go to the Sangha for refuge.

Dutiyampi Buddham saranam gacchami

For a second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.

Dutiyampi Dhammam saranam gacchami

For a second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.

Dutiyampi Sangham saranam gacchami

For a second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.

Tatiyampi Buddham saranam gacchami

For a third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.

Tatiyampi Dhammam saranam gacchami

For a third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.

Tatiyampi Sangham saranam gacchami

For a third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.

Dharma for 5 precepts - Audio

EIGHT PRECEPTS (attha-sila)

Taking 8 precepts - Audio

Taking 8 precepts - Khmer Text

Taking 8 precepts - English Text refered to "accesstoinsight".

These training rules are observed by laypeople during periods of intensive meditation practice and during uposatha (lunar observance) days. The Eight Precepts are based on the Five Precepts, with the third precept extended to prohibit all sexual activity and an additional three precepts that are especially supportive to meditation practice.

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- Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct.

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-visukkadassana mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-mandana-vibhusanathana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing, singing, music, going to see entertainments, wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics.

8-Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.

Dharma for 8 precepts - Audio

TEN PRECEPTS (attha-sila)

Taking 10 precepts - Khmer Text

Taking 10 precepts - English Text refered to "accesstoinsight".

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.

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- Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct.

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-visukkadassana mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-mandana-vibhusanathana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing, singing, music, going to see entertainments, wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics.

8-Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.

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).

Dharma for 10 precepts - Audio