The Ten PreceptsDasasikkhāpada

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 intoxicants of beer, wine, and liquor.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.