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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