Keeping Precepts and Breaking Precepts. Precept, Sanskrit is "thi-la" (śīla). The Great Wisdom Treatise volume 13 says: "Thi-la, try to be good at language, filial piety and good conduct, not self-distracted, thi-la market. Either take the precepts for doing good, or not take the precepts for doing good, or take the name thi-la." That is, the meaning of the word thi-la is good nature, likes to practice good karma, not self-loathing. Precept, Sanskrit is "thi-la" (śīla). The Great Wisdom Treatise volume 13 says: "Thi-la, try to be good at language, filial piety and good conduct, not self-distracted, show the name thi-la. Either take the precepts for doing good, or not take the precepts for doing good, or the name thi-la.” That is, the meaning of the word thi-la is good nature, likes to practice good karma, not self-loathing. Either accepting the good practice precepts, or not accepting the good practice precepts, are called thi-la. Accordingly, it can be known that morality is the first foundation of good dharma, the refuge of good dharma. Accepting the Dharma precepts means practicing. In the Buddhist tradition - the precepts before entering Nirvana of the Buddha, he advised his disciples to take the precepts as teachers (1); In the scriptures, we often use similes (2) to clarify the importance of "gender". The precepts of Buddhism focus on cultivating the body as a human, this is called "the threshold only for Buddha-da, to complete one's personality" (to admire and follow the Buddha's example to complete one's personality), to be a child. good people; Only when the body is fully cultivated can one discover the shining wisdom within and realize the highest truth. The precepts of Buddhism focus on cultivating the body as a human being. this is called "threshold only Buddha-da, complete personality" (threshold and follow the Buddha's example to complete personality), be a good human being; Only when the body is fully cultivated can one discover the shining wisdom within and realize the highest truth. In order to meet all the object bases, the precepts are divided into: the Consciousness-shoa-mana (śikṣamāṇā) precepts, the ten novices (ni) precepts, and the person's full-fledged bhikshu (ni) precepts (3). ordained; up to the five worlds, eight net worlds (eight mandarins) (4); The bodhisattva precepts are for anyone who has the heart to take them up (5). Considering the Complete Precepts, because of the complete precepts, it is called the Complete Precepts. Based on the different properties, it can be divided into eight categories: First, the bala-di (pārājika): belonging to the extreme evil world. is to lose the status of a bhikkhu (ni), not allowed to live in the Sangha. This sin is like the punishment of beheading, not resurrected. For example: murder, robbery... Second, Sangha (saṃgha-va làeṣa): is a serious crime behind the bala-di, the person who commits this crime is like a disabled person, but if he is in the youth community. If one is pure and repents in accordance with the Dharma, then this sin can be eliminated. For example: defamation, fabrication... Third, uncertain (aniyata): committing a suspicious crime. For example: A monk spends the night at a widow's house... The five precepts are the basic ethics of being a human being, the basic moral purpose of morality, keeping the precepts is the decision in not infringing but respecting. respect sentient beings. So keeping the five precepts is the manifestation of upholding the Dharma. The five precepts are the basic morality of being a human being, the basic moral purpose of morality, keeping the precepts is decisive in that it does not violate but respects sentient beings. So keeping the five precepts is the manifestation of upholding the Dharma. Fourth, slander (nissaggiya-pacittiya): commit the crime of using illegal objects, and when they commit them, they will be punished by confiscating the items and at the same time repenting in public. For example, asking for clothes and daily necessities is not legal... Fifth, pacittiya: depravity and depravity are both under the "three-fold" (crime of repentance), translation: depravity. fall, fall), spiritual fall (caused to fall), can burn, must be treated, must repent. This is a misdemeanor. These sins through repentance can be eradicated, If you do not repent, you will fall into the evil beast. Whoever commits the sin of "falling down" must give up that object to repent, which is called "disgraceful"; If that person alone faces repentance (in front of the public), that sin can be purified, called "single sin". For example: cruel words, insults, insults, hurt people… Sixth, pratidesaniya (pratidesaniya): called dexani (sin of repentance), It means apologizing to others. The person who commits this offense should repent with another pure bhikkhu. This is a misdemeanor. For example, using food is not legal... Seventh, they learn: related to detailed regulations on rituals and activities. Because there are many items, they must often study, so they are called learning. Belongs to the crime of "smashing-la" (rude, obscene). For example: the righteousness in the posture of dress, walking, the purity and gentleness of the three karmas of body, speech, and mind… Eighth, cessation: methods and regulations to help end arguments (6). When people's ideas do not match, a dispute arises, it is necessary to face-to-face exchange, explain and present to each other, in order to eliminate misunderstandings between the two sides. Once the dispute has been resolved, the issue should not be repeated. Some people think that if you receive the precept, you will be worried about breaking the precept, if you don't receive the precept, you won't have to worry about breaking the precept. The reality shows that, even when they break the precepts, because they have a good heart (shy), they can understand repentance and mistakes, so they are lighter than those who do not know how to repent. Not accepting the precepts, but every time you commit a crime, you can't escape the retribution; like a person who does not understand the law of the country, but breaking the law is still subject to the punishment of the law. Some people think that if you receive the precept, you will be worried about breaking the precept, if you don't receive the precept, you won't have to worry about breaking the precept. The reality shows that, even when they break the precepts, because they have a good heart (shy), they can understand repentance and mistakes, so they are lighter than those who do not know how to repent. Do not accept precepts, but every time you commit a crime, you can't escape from retribution; like a person who does not understand the law of the country, but breaking the law is still subject to the punishment of the law. From the above presentation, it can be seen that Buddhism focuses on self-control, respecting others, all actions that are consistent with good and evil cause and effect is to keep the precepts, breaking the precepts can still reveal repentance (7), accumulate good relationships to resolve, and make atonement; However, breaking the view (without the concept of cause and effect) has no way to cure it, it can't be restored forever. Ordinary people think that keeping the precepts is an extra bondage. In fact, whenever the body falls into prison, people lose their freedom, ultimately its cause is the violation of the five precepts (8). The five precepts are the basic morality of being a human being, the basic moral purpose of morality, keeping the precepts is decisive in that it does not violate but respects sentient beings. So keeping the five precepts is the manifestation of upholding the Dharma. From these five precepts extend to the ten wholesome precepts (9), can be roughly divided into three karmas as body, mouth, and mind. Karma of the mind is the root of the two karmas of body and mouth, so keeping the five precepts, observing the ten wholesome dharmas, must come from the mind (mind), using the precepts to stop evil from doing good to attain purity of mind, and It also brings peace and respect to others. The Bodhisattva precepts include practicing three important practices, that is, keeping the law of doubt, cultivating good dharma and saving sentient beings; not only want to not do evil, but also want to practice all the good, and learn all the Buddha's dharma to help sentient beings endlessly. The provisions, the laws of the world come from external constraints, are all under the law (forced to be forced to control the urges of others); and Buddhist precepts come from within - self-necessity, self-discipline (voluntary self-control), precept-keepers are willing to keep (10). Keeping the precepts is "self-compassion" (natural way of understanding), putting oneself in the situation of others, thinking of one's stomach as someone else's, worrying for others, and voluntarily accepting it. The precepts of Buddhism have the spirit of tolerance and freedom; when keeping the precepts, it is necessary to grasp the basic spirit of the precepts, to take the benefit of sentient beings (many sentient beings) as the root, not to be too attached to the precepts; It is necessary to adapt to the times, depending on the changes of time, to constantly develop and move forward, helping to stabilize the body and mind, and purify the society. Some people think that if you receive the precept, you will be worried about breaking the precept, if you don't receive the precept, you won't have to worry about breaking the precept. The reality shows that, even when they break the precepts, because they have a good heart (shy), they can understand repentance and mistakes, so they are lighter than those who do not know how to repent. Not accepting the precepts, but every time you commit a crime, you can't escape the retribution; like a person who does not understand the law of the country, but breaking the law is still subject to the punishment of the law. In the Vinaya, there are prohibitions imposed by the Buddha based on the social customs of India (at that time), which were not entirely suitable for Chinese (or other countries') society. The precepts of Buddhism have the spirit of tolerance and freedom; while keeping precepts, need to grasp the basic spirit of gender, need to take the benefit of sentient beings (many sentient beings) as the root, not be too attached to the precepts; It is necessary to adapt to the times, depending on the changes of time, to constantly develop and move forward, helping to stabilize the body and mind, and purify the society. Modern society requires Buddhism to actively do good deeds, and we need to consider the Noble Eightfold Path, the Four Laws, the Six Degrees of Life, and the Many sentient beings as the true precepts; It is necessary to actively do many good deeds, only by following Buddhism and keeping the bodhisattva's precepts, can the Buddha's light shine everywhere, and the water of the Dharma flows endlessly. Notes: (1) Migration Sutra: “After I pass away, We must respect and revere the Paratimoska (precepts/paratimoska), just as the blind see the light, the poor get gold and jewels. You must know that this precept is your great teacher.” Sutras forty-two chapters: "Disciples who live thousands of miles away from Me, but in their mind think of my precepts, will certainly witness the way; and even if you are right next to Me, with unrighteous thoughts, you will not be able to attain the Way in the end." (2) An example of gender: Precept is like a good teacher, guiding the direction of our life; precepts are like rails, which regulate our body and mind gestures; precepts are like walls, helping us to prevent the penetration of the five desires (five kinds of desire, including wealth, fame, materiality, food, and charm), the six senses (form, sound, smell, taste, touch, and dharmas), thieves; world like a bag of water, washing away the stains, oppressive suffering; the world is like a bright lamp, illuminating the bright road ahead for us; world like the sword, cut off our desires and thoughts; the world is like a string of pearls, adorning our morality and personality; world like boats, freeing us to the other shore of Nirvana (Nirvana). (3) Precepts of consciousness-saksha-mana (siksamānā) are the six dharma studies that novices (śrāmaṇerikā) must keep before being ordained as bhikkhuni (bhikṣuṇī). Within two years, if the precepts are pure, one can receive the precepts of Bhikkhu-stilts-ni; During this time it is called "Wake-xa-mana". The six Dharma lessons are not to kill animals, not to steal from people for three dollars, not to touch men, not to lie about small things, not to drink alcohol, and do not eat at the wrong time (out of time). The monastic precepts include: novice (ni) precepts: not killing, not stealing, not lustful, not lying, not drinking, not wearing perfume, not listening to music or dancing, not sitting on high chairs in bed. large, do not eat at the wrong time, do not store gold and silver precious things. About the Bhikkhu-stilts (ni) is also known as the Complete Precept, because compared to the ten Sa-di (ni) precepts, this precept is more complete. The Buddha hoped that the Sangha, by following the rules of precepts, would be able to keep the Buddha's teachings, become a model monk for gods and humans to follow, and make the Dharma lasting, the Buddha's Dharma. can live forever in the heart of the world. According to the Law of the Four Parts, the Bhikkhu-stilts precept has 250 articles, and the Bhikshu-ni precept has 348 articles. (4) Upāsaka (upāsaka) and Upāsikā (upāsikā) are close householders who worship the three jewels (Three treasures). After taking refuge in the Three Jewels, one must first receive the five precepts, then the next step is to receive the Eight Precepts. The Eight Precepts refer to the eight pure precepts that monastics must observe throughout the night and day, i.e. not killing, not stealing, not lying, not engaging in sexual misconduct, not drinking alcohol, not wearing makeup, and not wearing perfume. , do not watch, listen to dance, do not lie on high and beautiful beds, until they do not eat past noon. (5) The bodhisattva precepts are sentient beings who are self-sufficient, already have enough capital, but now want to receive, just bring their inherent virtues to cultivate and open them up, so it's called the aupacayika. , which is not new, only receive the Dharma, without discharging the Dharma. Each of the bodhisattva precepts is boundless, so it is hard to compare with the merits of the bodhisattva precepts. The bodhisattva precepts have included the "rules of doubt" (all the precepts of the Mahayana hold it, making an end to all evil), the prevention of evil, and the "good Nirvana" (to sum up all good virtues, to practice all good deeds) to cultivate good dharma, even to "Many sentient beings' precepts" (to help generously all sentient beings, immeasurable and boundless). (6) Consider and decide the debate of the Sangha, there are seven dharmas, also known as the Seven cessations and avoidance of the Dharma, the seven dharmas that end the controversy in the Sangha, including: First, Present money money, also known as money only to avoid the law, is a way to make the two sides start a fight and solve it right in front of them, or refer to the teachings in the Tripitaka and solve it right in front of their eyes, or refer to the things the Buddha invented in the precepts to solve it right away in front of eyes. Second, Memories of Bhikkhuni, also known as only avoid the law. That is, when arguing whether he has committed a mistake or not, questioning whether or not it is in the offender's memory, if he does not remember whether he has committed or not, it is ignored, but only at birth. good deeds, consider good knowledge as a friend. Third, Real-Si-ni, also known as Real-Si only avoids the law. A person who violates the precepts, if his spirit is abnormal, has to wait for the treatment to be completed before he can make his confession (karman/work). Fourth, Self-speech-ni, Also called Self-Disclosure only avoids the law. When a bhikkhu commits a crime, causes the offender to state his or her own sin, then based on the sin to treat that sin. Fifth, the crime of General Bhikkhuni, also known as the Commanding of the Bhikkhuni, only avoids the law. When that person does not confess, or presents conflicting facts, then force the offender to keep the eight dharmas for life and do not allow renunciation or refuge (y only) for anyone. Sixth, the man who caused the crime of general sin-ni, also known as the man-in-law, had only moved to avoid the law. When discussing together, about the criminal elements, but unable to settle the dispute, or make a decision, then he must invite virtuous monks to come and then decide according to the majority opinion. determine the crime. Seventh, As the land rich in the land, also known as the rich in the land as rich in the algae, only avoid the law. The parties to the dispute, After knowing each other's sins, they should together wholeheartedly reveal and say the wrong things to repent, such as grass covering the ground. (7) Methods of repentance in Buddhism include: (1) The Dharma Confession, which is a way of repentance conducted in front of the Sangha of four or more people; (2) For confession, is to conduct repentance in front of a monk; (3) With the mind of repentance, standing in front of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, with a mind of repentance. At the time of repentance, standing in front of the Buddha respectfully clasped his hands in homage, and recited the penitential text with his mouth to repent; (4) It is also possible to go to a temple to participate in penance. (8) The five precepts are: (1) Not to kill: not to infringe on the lives of others, thereby respecting the lives of others; (2) Non-stealing: not infringing upon the property of others, thereby respecting the property of others; (3) Not to commit adultery: not infringing upon the identity of others, thereby respecting other people's bodies; (4) Do not lie: do not infringe upon the honor of others, thereby respecting the honor of others; and (5) Do not drink alcohol: do not infringe on one's own reason, thereby not infringing upon others, and at the same time respect the health of the body and mind of others. (9) The ten good precepts include: about the body there are three: no killing, no stealing, and no sexual misconduct; about the mouth there are four: do not lie, do not speak maliciously, do not speak frivolous words, do not speak two-way tongues; about mind there are three: no lust, no anger, no wrong view (no stupidity). (10) Whether monastic or layman, the keeper of the Buddha's teachings must swear an oath to observe the precepts, At the same time, it is necessary to follow a certain sequence of rituals to receive and keep, called "proof of ordination". Normally, in order of ordination, it can be divided into twelve gates, i.e. initiation (admonition, explanation), Three Refuges (returning to take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha), visiting monk, repentance, and developing the mind. , questioning old age (ie at the time of ordination, the monk asked the person who received the precepts, had they committed seven serious sins in the past. The seven serious sins include causing the Buddha's body to bleed, killing his father, killing his mother, killing the Venerable Master, killing A-- charles, breaking the throne, and killing saints), receiving precepts, proving, showing signs, preaching, promoting vows, and promoting. called "proof of precepts". Normally, in order of ordination, it can be divided into twelve gates, i.e. initiation (admonition, explanation), Three Refuges (returning to take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha), visiting monk, repentance, and developing the mind. , questioning old age (ie at the time of ordination, the monk asked the person who received the precepts, had they committed seven serious sins in the past. The seven serious sins include causing the Buddha's body to bleed, killing his father, killing his mother, killing the Venerable Master, killing A-- charles, breaking the throne, and killing saints), receiving precepts, proving, showing signs, preaching, promoting vows, and promoting. called "proof of precepts". Normally, in order of ordination, it can be divided into twelve gates, i.e. initiation (admonition, explanation), Three Refuges (returning to take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha), visiting monk, repentance, and developing the mind. , questioning old age (ie at the time of ordination, the monk asked the person who received the precepts, had they committed seven serious sins in the past. The seven serious sins include causing the Buddha's body to bleed, killing his father, killing his mother, killing the Venerable Master, killing A-- charles, breaking the throne, and killing saints), receiving precepts, proving, showing signs, preaching, promoting vows, and promoting.END=NAM-MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).GOLDEN AMITABHA MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.28/6/2021.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH.