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Uposatha Day: a day to practice the teachings of the Buddha

Worshiping Buddhists. (IO/Albrianso Wayapen)

The Eight Buddhist precepts are: 

1. I undertake [to observe] the rule of abstinence from taking life 

2. I undertake [to observe] the rule of abstinence from taking what is not given

3. I undertake [to observe] the rule of abstinence from unchastely behavior 

4. I undertake [to observe] the rule of abstinence from false speech 

5. I undertake [to observe] the rule of abstinence from intoxicants which cause a careless frame of mind 

6. I undertake [to observe] the rule of abstinence from taking food at the wrong time 

7. I undertake [to observe] the rule of abstinence from dancing, music, visiting shows, flowers, make-up, the wearing of ornaments and decorations 

8. I undertake [to observe] the rule of abstinence from a tall, high sleeping place. (Albrianso Wayapen)

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