5 PRECEPTS of BUDDHISM

1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from the destruction of life. 

2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from taking that which is not given. 

3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from sexual misconduct. 

4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from falsehood. 

5. Suramerayamajjapamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from intoxicants that cloud the mind and cause carelessness. 

I realize that I really need to sit down and talk to someone about this way of life.  So much can be interpreted. 


I just realized there is a Buddhist center less than 3 miles away from my home.  There is also a group in Squirrel Hill and on in Shadyside.