Our overnight and extended stay visitors will be asked to observe these eight precepts, in the renunciate/monastic form:
Pāṇātipātā veramaṇī‧sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. I undertake the training precept to abstain from taking life.
Adinnādānā veramaṇī‧sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. I undertake the training precept to abstain from taking what is not given.
Abrahmacariyā veramaṇī‧sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. I undertake the training precept to abstain from all sexual activity.
Musā‧vādā veramaṇī‧sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. I undertake the training precept to abstain from false speech.
Surā‧meraya‧majja‧pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī‧sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. I undertake the training precept to abstain from intoxicating drinks and drugs causing heedlessness.
Vikāla‧bhojanā veramaṇī‧sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. I undertake the training precept to abstain from eating at improper times.
Nacca‧gīta‧vādita‧visūka‧dassana‧mālā‧gandha‧vilepana‧ dhāraṇa‧ maṇḍana‧vibhūsanaṭṭhānā veramaṇī‧sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. I undertake the training precept to abstain from dancing, singing, music, dance, entertainment shows, wearing jewelry, using perfumes, and beautifying with cosmetics.
Uccā‧sayana‧mahā‧sayanā veramaṇī‧sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. I undertake the training precept to abstain from the use of high, large and luxurious seats and beds.
