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
