- 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 consuming beer, wine, and liquor intoxicants. Surāmerayamajjapamādaṭṭhānā 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 . Naccagītavāditavisūkadassanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the precept to refrain from attiring and adorning myself with garlands, fragrance, and makeup. Mālāgandhavilepanadhāraṇamaṇḍanavibhūsanaṭṭhānā 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. Jātarūparajatapaṭiggahaṇā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.
Dasasikkhāpadaṁ.