Understanding the Four Basic Necessities and Precepts
The senior monk : Now I want you to think about what we
need to live.
The children
: Air, food, and water, sir, as well as
medicine, clothing, and a house. We also
need money to live.
The senior monk
…to the Second Precept about not stealing. He further explains the importance of love and honesty in relationships, which leads to the discussion of the Third and Fourth Precepts, regarding adultery and lying. The …