Buddha himself came up with the five precepts as a way to help his students that weren't monks to live a life that is peaceful and full of happiness. The actions that are avoided by keeping the five precepts are actions that can lead to suffering. So, the precepts are a way of protecting yourself and others from that suffering.
In the dictionary, precepts are defined as rules or principles to guide behavior or thought. They are typically seen as guidelines for moral conduct or behavior.
Having precepts entails having rules about one's intentional behaviour. The opposite of having precepts is a life without precepts; a life without any boundaries, where one is free to get into a lot of trouble.
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Buddha set forth the 5 Precepts after discovering the 4 Noble Truths and the 8 Fold Path.
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In Psalm 119, the term "precepts" signifies divine laws or teachings that guide one's actions and beliefs.
If by Church you mean the Catholic Church, then there are 5 or 6 listed under the Commandments of the Church - aka Precepts of the Church and the trend is becoming fewer and fewer youth are aware of said precepts. See related link below:
no, they are guidelines for Buddhists to follow.
procepts : precepts or prospects or projects, maybe?
If they wish.