The Sixteen Bodhisattva Precepts

The Three Treasures

• Taking refuge in Buddha

• Taking refuge in Dharma

• Taking refuge in Sangha

The Three Pure Precepts

• Cease doing evil

• Practice good

• Bring about abundant good for others

The Ten Grave Precepts

• Respect life – Do not kill

• Be giving – Do not steal

• Honor the body – Do not misuse sexuality

• Manifest truth – Do not lie

• Proceed clearly – Do not cloud the mind

• See the perfection – Do not speak of others' errors and faults

• Realize self and others as one – Do not elevate the self and blame others

• Give generously – Do not be withholding

• Actualize harmony – Do not be angry

• Experience the intimacy of things – Do not defile the Three Treasures