The 5 Precepts | Buddhism

For laypeople in Theravada Buddhism.

Photo by Thomas Oxford

1. Abstain from taking life

2. Abstain from taking what is not given

3. Abstain from sensuous misconduct

4. Abstain from false speech

5. Abstain from intoxicants that can cloud the mind

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