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To live a Buddhist life. A life that follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama - The Buddha. - Not to do any evil,

To cultivate good,

To purify one's mind,

This is the teaching of the Buddhas. A lay Buddhist will have a ceremony and 'take refuge' as a way of commiting themselves to the teachings (The Dharma) There are 5 precepts that a commited lay Buddhist will live their lives under: Five precepts are the curriculum of Buddhist teaching, which are embraced in the moral code of Buddhism. By observing precepts, not only do you cultivate your moral strength, but you also perform the highest service to your fellow beings. The Five Precepts are: 1. Do not kill

2. Do not steal

3. Do not indulge in sexual misconduct

4. Do not make false speech

5. Do not take intoxicants It is recommended for any person wishing to become a Buddhist to visit there local Buddhist Centre to gain the full benefit of a spiritual teacher, to gain good instruction on how to meditate and to gain support from being in a Buddhist Community (The Sangha).

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