The Five Precepts

 
1.a. I undertake the training of the heart to refrain from taking the life of any living being
1.b. I aspire to become kind and of service to all beings
 
2.a. I undertake the training of the heart to refrain from taking that which is not freely given
2.b. I aspire to become generous to all beings
 
3.a. I undertake the training of the heart to refrain from sexual acts which case harm.
3.b. I aspire to nurture love, relationship, and beauty.
 
4.a. I undertake the the training of the heart to refrain from false and harmful speeich.
4.b. I aspre to use speech to create happiness, harmony and understanding.
 
5.a. I undertake the the training of the heart to refrain from the use of intoxicants
5.b. I aspire to cultivate mindfulness and wisdom