Khp 2 Dasa sikkhapada

Dasa-sikkhapada

The Ten Training Precepts

translated from the Pali by

Piyadassi Thera

• 1. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from killing.
• 2. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from stealing.
• 3. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.
• 4. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from lying.
• 5. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from liquor that causes intoxication and heedlessness.
• 6. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from untimely eating.
• 7. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from dancing, singing, music, and visiting unseemly shows.
• 8. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from the use of garlands, perfumes, cosmetics, and embellishments.
• 9. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from the use of high and luxurious beds.
• 10. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from accepting gold and silver.