Five precepts
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title:
Five precepts
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The five precepts or five rules of training is the most important system of morality for Buddhist lay people. They constitute the basic code of ethics to be respected by lay followers of Buddhism. The precepts are commitments to abstain from killing living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying and intoxication. Within the Buddhist doctrine, they are meant to develop mind and character to make progress on the path to enlightenment. They are sometimes referred to as the Śrāvakayāna precepts i
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Basic code of ethics for Buddhist lay people
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_precepts
date created:
2001-12-02T19:25:09Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T17:29:01Z
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