The Ten Precepts Flashcards
How many precepts do normal Buddhists have to follow?
5
What is the first precept?
To refrain from harming living things
What is the second precept?
The refrain from taking what is not given
What is the third precept?
To refrain from a misuse of the senses.
What is the fourth precept?
To refrain from wrong speech
What is the fifth precept?
To refrain from taking intoxicants that cloud the mind
What is the sixth precept?
To refrain from taking food other than at the times prescribed by monastic routine.
What is the seventh precept?
To refrain from dancing, singing, music and other unseemly activities that will distract you from meditation.
What is the eight precept?
To refrain from the use of garlands, perfume, and deodorant and from things that tend to beautify the person.
What is the ninth precept?
To refrain from using high and luxurious beds.
What is the tenth / last precept?
To refrain from accepting gold and silver.