Sermon Details
Observing Eight Precepts is a very unique practice by Buddhists. They practice it every Full Moon Day apart from their Daily Five Precepts.
VANDANĀ – Homage
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā sambuddhassa
Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the FullyEnlightened One!
Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the FullyEnlightened One!
Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the FullyEnlightened One!
TI-SARAṆA – Three Refuges
Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Dutiyampi buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Dutiyampi dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Dutiyampi saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Tatiyampi buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Tatiyampi dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Tatiyampi saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmiI
I go to the Buddha as my refuge.
I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.
I go to the Sangha as my refuge.
For the second time, I go to the Buddha as my refuge.
For the second time, I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.
For the second time, I go to the Saṅgha as my refuge.
For the third time, I go to the Buddha as my refuge.
For the third time, I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.
For the third time, I go to the Sangha as my refuge.
Aṭṭha Sīla – Eight Precepts
Pānātipātā veramaṇī sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi
Adinnādānā veramaṇī sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi
Kāmesu micchācārā veramaṇī sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi
Musāvādā veramaṇī sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi
Surā meraya majja pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhā padaṃsamādiyāmi
Vikāla bhojanā veramaṇī sikkhā padaṃsamādiyāmi
Mālā gandha vilepana dhārana maṇḍana vibhūsanaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhā padaṃsamādiyāmi
Uccāsayana mahāsayanā veramaṇī sikkhā padaṃsamādiyāmi
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from killing living beings.
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from taking things not given.
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from false speech.
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from distilled and fermented liquor (drinks and drugs) that causes intoxication or heedlessness.Guard your heart spiritual formation postmodern
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from eating at inappropriate times
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from dancing, singing, music and unseemly shows; from the use of garlands, perfumes and unguents; from things that tend to beautify and adorn (the person)
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from (using) high and luxurious seats.
This is a self proclaimed contract you sign with yourself. So you are the one who actually knows how you work on your precepts. You must be mindful and keep on progressing. Observing Eight Precepts every Full Moon Day will be very helpful to keep yourself connected to the Dhamma and it will continue to improve your self confidence. You can be a happier and healthier person always.