Sunday, February 12, 2012

probably getting a bit impractical unless you are in training to be a monk

The Ten Precepts refer to the precepts (training rules) for Buddhist samaneras (novice monks) and samaneris (novice nuns). They are used in most Buddhist schools.

Refrain from killing living things.
Refrain from stealing.
Refrain from un-chastity (sensuality, sexuality, lust).
Refrain from lying.
Refrain from taking intoxicants.
Refrain from taking food at inappropriate times (after noon).
Refrain from singing, dancing, playing music or attending entertainment programs (performances).
Refrain from wearing perfume, cosmetics and garland (decorative accessories).
Refrain from sitting on high chairs and sleeping on luxurious, soft beds.
Refrain from accepting money.


A possible when one is away from civilization for a while, so on camps or living in a cave. A true test of ones mind.



3 comments:

victoria gornik said...

number 1 easy
number 2 easy
number 3..hmmmmm lol
number 4 easy
number 5 uh oh no way
number 6 hmm only time i do eat
number 7 um nope never could do that
number 8 half easy
number 9 hmm i love my bed
number 10 usually not a prob

victoria gornik said...

number 1, easy
number 2, easy
number 3 hmmmm
number 4 easy
number 5 never..lol
number 6 only time i do eat
number7 no way i love my music
number 8 half easy
number 9 i love my bed
number 10 usually no prob

second heaven said...

1. easy
2. easy
3. problem
4. its commplicated
5. problem
6. easy
7. easy
8. not possible
9. easy
10. not possible

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