Reference

Code of Behaviour

During the meditation course you should agree to follow these rules. They will provide you with a good foundation for practice and give you mental strength.

At the course, during the first meditation session, you will be asked to repeat the following five precepts or rules. The rules are written in bold with an explanation below each one. Please read them carefully so that you understand what you are saying when you repeat them.

The Five Precepts

	I shall abstain from killing. I promise to try to treat all beings kindly and not kill them or harm them in any way.
	I shall abstain from stealing. I promise to take only what is given to me and not take anything which belongs to others without permission.

	I shall abstain from a life of misconduct. I promise to treat other boys and girls as if they were my brothers or sisters or best friends.
	I shall abstain from speaking lies, harsh words, or backbiting which will harm others. I promise to speak truthfully, kindly and gently, and not to tell lies or to say hurtful things to anybody or about anybody.

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I shall abstain from taking any intoxicant.
I promise not to take any alcohol, drugs or intoxicants, but to keep my mind clear.

I promise to follow the instructions given during the course as best I can.