An Engaged Life
Five Ethics For Society
The dedicated application of ethics serves as a foundation for a sane society.
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We undertake the training to restrain from killing and any support for killing.
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We undertake the training to restrain from stealing, holding back that which belongs elsewhere.
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We undertake the training to restrain from sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of others.
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We undertake the training to restrain from lying, false and deceptive communications.
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We undertake the training to restrain from abuse of alcohol and drugs, recreational or not.
The positive outcome of respecting the five precepts is:
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To protect life, human and animal, rather than support wars, executions and violence.
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To offer security to people’s land, goods and money.
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To give safety and health to adults and children.
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To speaks what is true and useful.
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To keep us mindful and healthy.