THE 8 BUDDHIST PRECEPTS

1. I try to avoid killing living beings.

2. I try to avoid stealing or taking things without asking.

3. I try to avoid having sexual contact.

4. I try to avoid telling lies or having harsh speech.

5. I try to avoid drinking alcohol or taking substances, which lead, to carelessness (alcohol, drugs…).

6. I try to avoid taking solid food after 12 o'clock midday until sunrise.

7. I try to avoid listening to music, seeing entertainment’s, wearing garlands, adornments, using cosmetics, perfumes.

8. I try to avoid sleeping on a high and luxury bed.

Keeping these precepts will help a meditator to gain mindfulness and concentration more quickly.