The Five Precepts

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The Five Precepts

• The Ethical Life of Buddhists

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5 Precepts

• Abstain from Killing
• Abstain from Stealing
• Abstain from Sexual Immorality
• Abstain from False Speech
• Abstain from Intoxicants

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Abstain from

• Killing

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Abstain from

• Stealing

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Abstain from

• Sexual Immorality

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Abstain from

• False Speech

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Abstain from

• Intoxicants

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