The Five Buddhist Precepts prohibit: killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech, and intoxication. They compare to the five worldly Confucian virtues – benevolence, integrity, propriety, trustworthiness and wisdom. Not killing demonstrates benevolence; not stealing demonstrates integrity; no sexual misconduct demonstrates propriety; no false speech demonstrates trustworthiness; no intoxication demonstrates wisdom.

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Up until now you have only heard one precept—the precept against killing which encourages vegetarianism. However, by learning it you have already planted the root to Buddhahood. You learn step by step, beginning with this precept, which lays the foundation for your practice. Upon building the foundation, your effort will come to fruition when the time comes.

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How do we start doing only good deeds and none of the unwholesome ones? We start by being aware of the karma from our body, speech, and mind. We have to abide by all the rules and must not kill, steal, or engage in sexual misconduct.

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What is the reason behind the precept against eating plants such as onion and garlic?
Onion and garlic are among the Five Pungent Plants. When eaten raw, they make us get angry easily. When eaten cooked, onion and garlic act as aphrodisiacs, arousing sexual desire. Moreover, the bad breath resulting from eating these plants drives away good deities. Evil deities love the smell and will come to lick your mouth!

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How does the Buddhadharma teach us to improve our actions and speech? Cultivation is not that difficult; everyone can do it. It all depends on our willingness to practice. If we are willing to put in the effort, we will definitely be able to do it. Not only that, we will also do it well. How do we do it well? We must practice the Five Virtues: virtues of benevolence, integrity, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness. In Buddhism, we call them the Five Precepts: no killing, no stealing, no sexual misconduct, no lying, and no use of intoxicants.

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If you wish to vow to attain Buddhahood, you need to first resolve to be a righteous person. Purify the world with the Three Refuges and Four Virtues. Adorn yourself by practicing the Five Precepts and Ten Wholesome Deeds.

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