Five & Eight Precepts

 

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Five Precepts

(Monk/nun, followed by laity)

I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking life.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from stealing.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from sexual misconduct.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from false speech.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from intoxicating drinks and drugs causing heedlessness.

Monk/nun:

Maintaining well the five precepts together with the three refuges, strive on with diligence.

Laity: Yes, bhante/ayye

Monk/nun:

By morality they attain good rebirth,
by morality they achieve wealth,
by morality they attain nibbana
therefore one should purify morality.

Eight Precepts

Laity:

Bhante/ayye, today I enter upon the Uposatha observance during the day. I undertake the set of eight precepts.

Monk/Nun, followed by Laity:

I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking life.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from stealing.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from incelibacy.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from false speech.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from intoxicating drinks and drugs causing heedlessness.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from eating at improper times.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from dancing, singing, music, shows, wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying with cosmetics.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from the use of high and large seats and beds.
I undertake this set of eight precepts.

Monk/nun:

Maintaining well the eight precepts together with the three refuges, strive on with diligence.

Laity:

Yes, bhante/ayye

Monk/nun:

By morality they attain good rebirth,
by morality they achieve wealth,
by morality they attain nibbana
therefore one should purify morality.

Source: buddhanet.net

Friday August 26, 2022
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