The Eight Precepts

 

All attendees of the retreat are expected to adhere to the Eight Precepts.

 

This is also a regular chant on the retreat.

 

Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

 

Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.

 

Abrahmacariya veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.

 

Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.

 

Suramerayamajja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.

 

Vikalabhojana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at the forbidden time (i.e., after noon).

 

Nacca-gita-vadita-visukkadassana mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-mandana-vibhusanathana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing, singing, music, going to see entertainments, wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics.

 

Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.

 

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