• Basic Passages 2 Khuddakapāṭha 2

The Ten Precepts Dasasikkhāpada

I undertake the precept to refrain from killing living creatures. Pāṇātipātā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing. Adinnādānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity. Abrahmacariyā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from lying. Musāvādā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicants of beer, wine, and liquor. Surāmerayamajjapamādaį¹­į¹­hānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from food at the wrong time. Vikālabhojanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from seeing shows of dancing, singing, and music . NaccagÄ«tavāditavisÅ«kadassanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from attiring and adorning myself with garlands, fragrance, and makeup. Mālāgandhavilepanadhāraṇamaį¹‡įøanavibhÅ«sanaį¹­į¹­hānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from high and luxurious beds. Uccāsayanamahāsayanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from receiving gold and currency. JātarÅ«parajatapaį¹­iggahaṇā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.