Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
Part Seven: Appendixes
All of these precepts are meant to decrease kilesa,
especially sexual desire and allow us to focus on spiritual
cultivation.
Five Precepts: five rules of conduct that we can cho
…include refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxication. They promote saving lives, respecting others' belongings, controlling desires, and fostering honest communication. The …