The 5 Preceptswith Examples

Prepared by Doni W

Abstain fromfalse speech

e.g. lying, tricking,pretending, gossip and

backstabbing.

Abstain fromharming living beingse.g. stepping on a ant,

punching a person

Abstain fromengaging in sensual

misconduct e.g. havinga relationship withanother person's

partner

Abstain fromthe consumption ofintoxicants such as

alcohol and drugs whichresult unconsciousness

Abstain fromstealing e.g. taking a

cookie which isn'tgiven to you

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