Five precepts
Abstain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech, and intoxicants that cause heedlessness.
- Do not intentionally kill living beings.
- Do not take what is not given.
- Do not engage in sexual misconduct.
- Do not speak falsely.
- Do not use intoxicants that cause heedlessness.
The precepts are voluntary training rules that establish harmlessness and restraint.
Relevant suttas