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The Sixteen Bodhisattva Precepts
The Three Fold Refuge
I take refuge in the Buddha
This means to take refuge in the unconditioned nature of all beings, and in our own capacity for enlightenment.
I take refuge in the Dharma
This is the heart's inmost request - to seek truth and wisdom.
I take refuge in the Sangha
This is the boundless interconnection of all beings.
The Three Pure Precepts
I vow to refrain from all action that increases suffering.
This is the intention to always practice a wise and compassionate restraint.
I vow to perform all action that increases awareness.
This is the intention to actually do what occurs to us that can cultivate true happiness for ourselves and others.
I vow to live for and with all beings.
This is the intention to always try to see things with an unselfish eye.
Ten Clear Mind Precepts
A follower of the way cultivates and encourages life.
A follower of the way is someone who lives life with awareness. Such a person does not knowingly harm.
A follower of the way does not take what is not given.
Everything belongs to us and nothing belongs to us; we don't take anything unless it is given as a gift.
A follower of the way remains faithful in relationships. One does not commit sexual misconduct.
One cannot remain deeply in relationship without a commitment to honesty and openness.
A follower of the way communicates truth. One does not lie.
Our speech needs to be true and accurate. We create and destroy worlds with our words.
A follower of the way polishes clarity.
Practice moderation. Intoxication, whether it be to substances or to doctrines, creates confusion and unhappiness.
A follower of the way creates wisdom from ignorance. One does not criticize others mindlessly.
We make an effort to be realistic and kind in our speech about others. In this way we can love and be loved.
A follower of the way maintains modesty: One praises others, not themselves.
Please let others know, frequently, how much you love and respect them and why.
A follower of the way shares freely. One is generous.
Since there is nothing we can possess, we approach the world with open giving hands.
A follower of the way dwells in equanimity. One does not harbor anger or ill will.
When there is anger, see it as anger, respect it but don't keep it close; try as much as you can to let it go. Try not to let a single day end with ill will between you and another. Practice forgiveness.
A follower of the way respects the Buddha and all teachers, unfolds the Dharma, and nourishes the Sangha.
Please respect each other as a Buddha, then the Dharma and Sangha will be respected and nourished.
Paramitas
Generosity, Ethics
Patience, Effort
Concentration, Wisdom
Brahma Viharas
Loving Kindness, Compassion
Sympathetic Joy, Equanimity
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