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Buddhism does not have any "commandments" as in Abrahamic religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism). There are no "thou Shall Not"s. Instead Buddha gave us the five precepts which are goals we strive to attain in order to live a moral and wise life. The 5 precepts are:
1) Avoid taking the life of any sentient being(not even bugs!)
2) Avoid taking anything that is not given (no stealing)
3) Avoid sexual misconduct
4) Avoid lying, or any harmful speech.
5) Abstain from taking intoxicants
Mahayana Buddhists have also added a few precepts. These are called the Ten Grand Precepts. The additions to the list above are:
6) Not talking about others' errors and faults
7) Not elevating oneself and blaming others
8) Not being stingy
9) Not being angry
10) Not speaking ill of the Three Treasures
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