5

Precepts

Pañcasīla

1

I undertake the precept to abstain from killing living beings.

 Pāṇātipātā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.

2

I undertake the precept to abstain from taking what is not given.

Adinnādānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.

3

I undertake the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.

Kāmesu micchācārā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.

4

I undertake the precept to abstain from false speech.

Musāvādā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.

5

I undertake the precept to abstain from liquor, wine, and intoxicants, which are a basis for heedlessness.

Surāmeraya-majja-pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.



 

Source Sutta

Aṅguttara Nikāya 8:39 4–8