The Precepts

Ethics and morality are practical matters. People get wrapped up in the words used to describe ethical action. But being ethical is just doing what's right and not doing what's not right. Simple as that. Of course, sometimes it's hard to know what's right. That's when we rely on the precepts.

~Brad Warner, in Don't Be Jerk

1.	I undertake the training rule to abstain from killing.
2.	I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking what is not given.
3.	I undertake the training rule to avoid sexual misconduct.
4.	I undertake the training rule to abstain from false speech.
5.	I undertake the training rule to abstain from fermented drink that causes heedlessness.