Ten Grave Precepts

1. Affirm life; Do not kill.
2. Be giving; Do not steal.
3. Honor the body; Do not misuse sexuality.
4. Manifest truth; Do not lie.
5. Proceed clearly; Do not cloud the mind.
6. See the perfection; Do not speak of others' errors and faults.
7. Realize self and other as one; Do not elevate the self and blame others.
8. Give generously; Do not be withholding.
9. Actualize harmony; Do not be angry.
10. Experience the intimacy of things; Do not defile the Three Treasures.*

(from the Sutra of Brahma's Net)


*The Three Treasures

1. Taking refuge in the Buddha (the teacher)
2. Taking refuge in the Dharma (the teaching)
3. Taking refuge in the Sangha (the spiritual community)