Taking Vows & Precepts is a ceremony of intention to follow the Buddha’s teachings to work towards a happier and more peaceful life for ourselves as well as for all sentient beings. This ceremony is preceded by 3 Saturday morning preparatory classes.
The Ten Precepts in Pali and English for this retreat -retreat held in Vietnamese and English
1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to abstain from taking life. (Though the precept’s wording prohibits the killing of living beings, in terms of its underlying purpose it can also be understood to prohibit injuring, maiming, and torturing as well — Bhikkhu Bodhi)
2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.
3. Abrahmacariya veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.
4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.
5. Suramerayamajja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.
6. Vikalabhojana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from eating after midday.
7. Nacca-gita-vadita-visuka-dassana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing,singing, music, going to see entertainments.
8. Mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-mandana-vibhusanatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics.
9. Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.
10. Jatarupa-rajata-patiggahana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from accepting gold and silver (money).
(from Digha Nikaya 1; Vinaya, Mahavagga I 56.1)
Schedule of Eight Precepts Practice
Saturday, September 7, 2024
9:30 am – 9:45 am Practicing rules ( altogether)
9:45 am – 11:00 am Eight Precepts Ceremony “
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm Silent Mindful Lunch “
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm Relaxing Nap
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Your own practice, Meditation or Reading
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Break time
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Dharma Talk – Master Kozen
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Break time
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Dharma Talk- Master Kozen (altogether)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dharma Talk – Rev. Scott See
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Break time
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Meditation (altogether)
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Your own practice , Meditation or Reading
10:00 pm Good night Sleep
Sunday, ngay 8/9/2024
5:30 am – 6:00 am Meditation ( altogether )
6:00 am – 7:00 am Dharma Talk – Master Kozen
7:00 am – 8:30 am Closing Ceremony ( altogether)
9:00 am Breakfast
10:00 am- 11: 15 am Tea Dharma Activities (altogether)
12:30 pm Simple Lunch to go
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