'steps of training', moral rules.
The 5 moral rules, also called pañca-sīla which are binding on
all Buddhist laymen, are:
- (1) abstaining from killing any living being,
- (2) from stealing,
- (3) from unlawful sexual intercourse,
- (4) from lying,
- (5) from the use of intoxicants. (s.
surāmeraya etc.)
The 10 rules (dasa-sīla) are binding on all novices and monks, namely:
- (1) abstaining from killing,
- (2) from stealing,
- (3) from unchastity,
- (4) from lying,
- (5) from the use of intoxicants,
- (6) from eating after midday,
- (7) from dancing, singing, music and shows,
- (8) from garlands, scents, cosmetics and adornments, etc.,
- (9) from luxurious beds,
- (10) from accepting gold and silver.
In the 8 rules (attha-sīla) which on full and new moon days, and on
the first and last quarter of the moon, are observed by many lay-followers (upāsaka),
the 7th and 8th of the above 10 rules are fused into one as the 7th rule, while
the 9th becomes the 8th.
