040 The Five Precepts




5 Minute Dharma Podcast show

Summary: In this episode we want to explore the meaning of the Five Precepts. The Five Precepts are the Basics of Buddhist Morality. These Five Precepts are the essential minimum needed for moral conduct. The the Five Precepts are: Abstain from killing any living being; Abstain from taking what is not given; Abstain from speaking falsely; Abstain from sexual misconduct; Abstain from intoxicants. Podcast Outline Introduction A. The First Precept is Abstain from killing any living being. B. The Second Precept is Abstain taking what is not given C. The Third Precept is Abstain from speaking falsely D. The Fourth Precept is Abstain from sexual misconduct E. The Fifth Precept is Abstain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness. Conclusion