Khuddakapāṭha 2
Translators: sujato
Basic Passages 2
Dasasikkhāpada
The Ten Precepts
Pāṇātipātā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from killing living creatures.
Adinnādānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing.
Abrahmacariyā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.
Musāvādā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from lying.
Surāmerayamajjapamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from taking alcoholic drinks that cause negligence.
Vikālabhojanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from food at the wrong time.
Naccagītavāditavisūkadassanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from seeing shows of dancing, singing, and music .
Mālāgandhavilepanadhāraṇamaṇḍanavibhūsanaṭṭhānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from beautifying and adorning myself with garlands, perfumes, and makeup.
Uccāsayanamahāsayanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from high and luxurious beds.
Jātarūparajatapaṭiggahaṇā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from receiving gold and money.
Dasasikkhāpadaṁ.