Taking precepts is a strong statement of our intention that right now we will cut through our ambivalence in order to live with clarity and generosity. As such, the precepts are not strict moral rules but signs pointing toward how to keep just-now mind.
In order to take the five precepts, you must have participated in at least four days of retreat with the guiding teacher. If you would you like more information on the precepts, please refer to our separate pamphlet which is available from the centres.
The five precepts are:
- I vow to abstain from taking life.
- I vow to abstain from taking things not given.
- I vow to abstain from misconduct done in lust.
- I vow to abstain from lying.
- I vow to abstain from intoxicants, taken to induce heedlessness.
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