# The five precepts ## The negative precepts *Pāṇātipātā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi* I undertake to abstain from taking life. *Adinnādānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi* I undertake to abstain from taking the not-given. *Kāmesu micchācārā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi* I undertake to abstain from sexual misconduct. *Musāvādā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi* I undertake to abstain from false speech. *Surāmeraya majja pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi* I undertake to abstain from taking intoxicants. *Sādhu sādhu sādhu* ## The positive precepts *With deeds of loving kindness, I purify my body.* *With open-handed generosity, I purify my body.* *With stillness, simplicity, and contentment, I purify my body.* *With truthful communication, I purify my speech.* *With mindfulness clear and radiant, I purify my mind.*