The Eight Precepts
1. I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures.
2. I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.
3. I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity (including husband & wife).
4. I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.
5. I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.
6. I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at the forbidden time (i.e., after noon).
7. I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing, singing, music, going to see entertainments, wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics. (No TV)
8. I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.
(At home, sleep on mattress, no bed or sofa)
THE ACTUAL BENEFITS OF PROTECTING THE PRECEPTS
1. I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures.
2. I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.
3. I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity (including husband & wife).
4. I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.
5. I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.
6. I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at the forbidden time (i.e., after noon).
7. I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing, singing, music, going to see entertainments, wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics. (No TV)
8. I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.
(At home, sleep on mattress, no bed or sofa)
THE ACTUAL BENEFITS OF PROTECTING THE PRECEPTS
(Many more benefits but too lengthy. One of them is one will not go hungry for many life times).
The benefits of abandoning the taking of life. In this life and in all future lives one’s life will be long, magnificent and free from illness.
The benefits of abandoning taking that which is not given. In this and in all future lives one will have perfect enjoyments, and others will not harm them.
The benefits of abandoning the sexual act. In this life and in all future lives one will have a good body with a beautiful complexion and complete sense organs.
The benefits of abandoning lies. In this life and in all future lives one will not be cheated, and others will take heed of what one says.
The benefits of abandoning intoxicants (including alcohol, cigarettes, mind-altering drugs and any other substance that loosens voluntary reserve). In this life and in all future lives one will have stable mindfulness and awareness, clear senses and perfect wisdom.
The benefits of abandoning large and high beds and thrones. In this life and in all future lives one will receive praise and respect from others, one will have proper bedding (soft, warm, whatever is needed), and one will have vehicles and animals for traveling.
The benefits of abandoning food at improper times. In this life and in all future lives one will have abundant and perfect crops and will obtain food and drink without effort.
The benefits of abandoning perfume, ornaments, and so forth. In this life and in all future lives one’s body will have a pleasant scent, color and shape and many auspicious marks.
The benefits of abandoning singing and dancing. In this life and in all future lives one will have a subdued body and mind, and one’s speech will continually make the sound of Dharma.
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