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Five Precepts

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Firstly when Tim arrives at the monastery, Pah Nanachat he is given an explanation about the vinaya rules and the precepts carried out in the monastery. These rules are set by the Ajahn (head monk) to assure the method of living with each other and have peace among each other. The Ajahn states that; “The rules we follow are the same ones the Buddha laid down in the Vinaya twenty five hundred years ago… The monks follow two hundred and twenty seven training precepts” (Ward, 17). Tim was to be ordained as a Pakhao, the Ajahn explains the five precept and the additional three rules which he needed to follow. The five precepts are some training rules for disciplining a person’s body, speech and mind (Sri Dhammananda K., par 5 pg. 3). The first precept is about avoiding killing any living being. …show more content…

The second precept is to avoid stealing. Avoiding inappropriate speech such as lying, coarse language and peripheral gossips. The fourth precept is to refrain from any seductive activities. The Bhikkuni’s section has been formed a distance away from the Bhikku monastery to avoid any erotic feelings. However, the Ajahn explains the greatest issue is the provocation to masturbate. Masturbation is an act of sexuality and it is prohibited in the monastery and for a Buddhist Pakhao, Novice and Monk. The only exemption is the emission of semen during dream while sleeping (Ward, 18). “Intentional emission of semen, except during dream, is a Samghavasesa” (Prebish, 55). The fifth precept is non consumption of alcohol, drugs or

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