Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept and Risks of Breaking the Fifth Precept : หน้า 91/115

Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept - You will have a radiant complexion - You will be well-spoken, and have nice teeth - You will have healthy body - You will have pleasant breath - You will have credible speech - You will not have speech impediment - You will have nice lips 5. Consuming Alcohol and Other Intoxicating Substance – Breaking the Fifth Precept Alcohol (beer, wine, whiskey) and any mind-altering substances, such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana, opium, and tobacco, all fall under this prohibition. Mind-altering substances are harmful not only to our physical health, but also to our spiritual well-being. They destroy our sense of awareness and our ability to make good judgments. The mind is our most valuable faculty. Doing anything to damage the quality of our mind is bringing danger upon ourselves in the worst way. Alcoholism and drug abuse are some of the most serious problems facing our families and societies today. To determine whether one is breaking the Fifth Precept, the following components are to be considered: - The substance is alcohol (or intoxicant) - We know that it is alcohol (or intoxicant) - We have the intention to consume it - We make the effort to consume it - We succeed in consuming it If all five of these components are present then the fifth Precept is broken. Intoxication – How bad is your karma? Alcohol and intoxicants are harmful substances that could destroy our future. Here are examples of damages caused by them: - Wasting money - Bringing trouble - Causing illnesses - Attracting blames - Loss of dignity