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Precepts are moral Training Rules one undertakes to observe in walking the Spiritual Path.

First Precept: No Killing

I undertake the precept to refrain from killing or harming any living being.
German soldier executing woman and her child, 1940
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First Precept: No Killing

I will act for the welfare and happiness of all beings.

Second Precept: No Stealing

If they can, why cant I?

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Second Precept: No Stealing

I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing or cheating.

I will be honest, generous, and take delight in giving and sharing.

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Third Precept: No Sexual Misconduct

I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct.

Third Precept: No Sexual Misconduct

I will be honest and sincere in my relationship with others, nurturing true love and compassion.
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Fourth Precept: No Lying

I undertake the precept to refrain from lying, slandering, speaking maliciously, harshly and frivolously.
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Fourth Precept: No Lying

I will speak the truth, promote concord and friendship, speak kindly, gently and beneficially.
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Fifth Precept: No Intoxicants

I undertake the precept to refrain from taking alcohol and drugs which are harmful to the mind and body.
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Fifth Precept: No Intoxicants

I will strive to keep my mind pure, clear, alert, mindful, and unconfused as much of the time as possible.

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The Five Wonderful Precepts I understand that these five precepts are wonderful precepts because they are conducive to the welfare and happiness of both myself and others. I undertake to keep these precepts to the best of my ability.
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Morality is a MUST

The End. Sadhu!

To have true Peace that will last

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