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2024-03-28 03:42

On a daily basis Buddhist are expected to obey the Five Precepts. These are:

  • Do not kill
  • Do not steal
  • Do not indulge in sexual misconduct
  • Do not make false speech
  • Do not take intoxicants

On special occasions (such as Visakha Puja Day) Buddhist are expected to obey the Eight Precepts. These are:

  • I undertake to abstain from taking life (both human and non-human).
  • I undertake to abstain from taking what is not given (stealing).
  • I undertake to abstain from all sexual activity.
  • I undertake to abstain from telling lies.
  • I undertake to abstain from using intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.
  • I undertake to abstain from eating at the wrong time (the right time is eating once, after sunrise, before noon).
  • I undertake to abstain from singing, dancing, playing music, attending entertainment performances, wearing perfume, and using cosmetics and garlands (decorative accessories).
  • I undertake to abstain from luxurious places for sitting or sleeping.
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