Preface

Introduction: The precepts as a magnifying glass

1 There is no separate self Not to lead a harmful life nor encourage others to do so

2 There is no scarcity of resources Not to take what is not given

3 There is no scarcity of love Not to commit or participate in unchaste conduct

4 There is no need to hide the truth Not to tell lies nor practice believing the fantasies of authority

5 There is no need to hide from the truth Not to use intoxicating drinks or narcotics nor assist others to do so

6 There are no victims or perpetrators Not to publish other people's faults

7 There are no winners or losers Not to extol oneself and slander others

8 There is nothing in my life that is not part of my spiritual training Not to be avaricious in bestowal of the teachings

9 There are no mistakes Not to be angry

10 There is nothing in anyone else's life that is not appropriate to their spiritual training Not to speak ill of this religion or any other

The precepts ceremony: From doubt and confusion to liberation of the heart

Daily Recollection