Five Precepts

Proper noun

Meaning

Five Precepts

(Buddhism) Five precepts

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Examples

Under the Five Precepts ethical code, Upāsaka and Upāsikā lay followers should abstain from sexual misconduct, while Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni monastics should practice strict chastity. Source: Internet

Other precepts Different Buddhist traditions adhere to other lists of precepts that have some overlap with the Five Precepts. Source: Internet

The first of the Five Precepts (Panca-sila) is to abstain from destruction of life. Source: Internet

The third of the Five Precepts is "To refrain from committing sexual misconduct". Source: Internet

The third of the Five Precepts is "To refrain from committing sexual misconduct." citation However, "sexual misconduct" is such a broad term, and is subjected to interpretation relative to the social norms of the followers. Source: Internet

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