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(Khuddakapāṭha, Khuddakanikāya 1)
2: The Ten Training Rules
i. I undertake the training rule of refraining from killing living creatures
ii. I undertake the training rule of refraining from taking what has not been given
iii. I undertake the training rule of refraining from unchastity
iv. I undertake the training rule of refraining from false speech
v. I undertake the training rule of refraining from liquor, wines, or intoxicants which cause heedlessness.
vi. I undertake the training rule of refraining from eating at the wrong time
vii. I undertake the training rule of refraining from dances, songs, music, and watching shows
viii. I undertake the training rule of refraining from adorning or ornamenting (myself) by wearing garlands, scents, or ointments
ix. I undertake the training rule of refraining from lofty or grand beds
x. I undertake the training rule of refraining from accepting gold or money
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