The PRECEPTS

Precepts in Buddhism serve as a foundation for practitioners to uphold morality, purify the body and mind, and move toward liberation. Depending on the level of practice, the precepts are divided into different systems.

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The Importance of Precepts

• Precepts help protect morality and create a foundation for spiritual practice.

• They help practitioners avoid creating negative karma, thereby preventing suffering.

• They maintain the purity of the mind, guiding towards wisdom and liberation.

"As long as the precepts remain, the Buddha’s teachings remain." – This is a teaching of the Buddha, emphasizing the importance of precepts for the survival of the Dharma and the path to enlightenment.