文／佛光星雲（1927~）

不殺生，是不侵犯他人的生命，

更要積極的惜命護生；

不偷盜，是不侵犯他人的財產，

更要尊重他人的財產；

不邪淫，是不侵犯他人的身體，

更要尊重他人的名節；

不妄語，是不侵犯他人的名譽，

更要宣揚他人的美德；

不飲酒吸毒，是不損害自己的理智，

更要尊重自他身心的健康。

──選自《當代人心思潮》

The Five Precepts

Venerable Master Hsing Yun (1927 - )

English translation:

Venerable Miao Hsi and Venerable Miao Guang

Not killing

means respecting the lives of others,

as well as protecting all life.

Not stealing

means respecting the property of others,

as well as being generous and helpful.

No sexual misconduct

means respecting the body of others,

as well as respecting their integrity.

Not lying

means respecting the reputation of others,

as well as comforting and encouraging others.

Not taking intoxicants

means respecting our own intellect,

as well as learning to be wise

and helping others to maintain clear thinking.

── from Modern Thoughts, Wise Mentality