1. Abstention from killing of living beings. With deeds of loving-kindness I purify my body.
2. Abstention from taking the non-given. With open-handed generosity I purify my body.
3. Abstention from sexual misconduct. With simplicity, stillness and contentment, I purify my body.
4. Abstention from false speech. With truthful communication I purify my speech.
5. Abstention from harsh speech. With words kindly and gracious I purify my speech
6. Abstention from frivolous speech. With utterances helpful, I purify my speech.
7. Abstention from slanderous speech. With utterances harmonious, I purify my speech.
8. Abstention from covetousness. Abandoning covetousness for tranquility I purify my mind.
9. Abstention from hatred. Changing hatred into compassion, I purify my mind.
10. Abstention from false views. Transforming ignorance into wisdom I purify my mind.
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