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kp.2 Khuddakapatha

The Ten Training Rules

I undertake the training rule of refraining from killing living creatures

I undertake the training rule of refraining from taking what has not been given

I undertake the training rule of refraining from unchastity

I undertake the training rule of refraining from false speech

I undertake the training rule of refraining from liquor, wines, or intoxicants which cause heedlessness.

I undertake the training rule of refraining from eating at the wrong time

I undertake the training rule of refraining from dances, songs, music, and watching shows

I undertake the training rule of refraining from adorning or ornamenting myself by wearing garlands, scents, or ointments

I undertake the training rule of refraining from lofty or grand beds

I undertake the training rule of refraining from accepting gold or money

- Translator: Bhikkhu Ānandajoti

- Editor: Bhikkhu Sujato


The Ten Training Precepts

  1. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from killing.
  2. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from stealing.
  3. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.
  4. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from lying.
  5. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from liquor that causes intoxication and heedlessness.
  6. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from untimely eating.
  7. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from dancing, singing, music, and visiting unseemly shows.
  8. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from the use of garlands, perfumes, cosmetics, and embellishments.
  9. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from the use of high and luxurious beds.
  10. I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from accepting gold and silver.

- Translator: Piyadassi Thera