An Engaged Life
Five Ethics For Society
The dedicated application of ethics serves as a foundation for a healthy society co-existing with care and concern for all.
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We undertake the training to restrain from killing and support for others to kill.
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We undertake the training to restrain from stealing, occupation of land and exploitation
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We undertake the training to restrain from sexual abuse and sensual exploitation of people and resources
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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 wise 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 goods, land and money.
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To live with moderation and respect for others and resources
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To speaks what is true and useful.
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To develop clarity of mind.