Buddhism invites the lay Buddhists to adopt five precepts voluntarily to follow in order to live together in civilized communities with mutual trust and respect. Following five precepts helps the lay Buddhist to make a spiritual journey towards liberation. These five precepts are purely voluntary ones. A good Buddhist should remind himself to follow the five precepts daily they are as follows;
The precepts are the basic practice in Buddhism. They are also an indispensable basis for people who wish to cultivate their minds.
- I take the training rule to refrain from Killing living creatures
- Taking which is not given
- Sexual misconduct
- False speech
- Taking intoxicating drugs and liquor
The precepts are the basic practice in Buddhism. They are also an indispensable basis for people who wish to cultivate their minds.
Without some basic moral code, the power of meditation can often be applied for some wrong and selfish motive. These five refrains is called as Pancasila.