THE THREE JEWELS

1. I go to the Buddha for refuge - Buddhm saranam gacchami
2. I go to the Dhamma for refuge - Dhammam saranam gacchami
3. I go to the Samgha for refuge - Samgham saranam gacchami

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS

1. The Noble Truth of Suffering - Dukka-ariya-sacca
2. The Noble Truth of the Cause of the Suffering - Dukkha-samudaya-ariya-sacca
3. The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering - Dukkha-nirodha-ariya-sacca
4. The Noble Truth of the Path leading to the Cessation of Suffering - Dukkha-nirodha-gamini-patipada-ariya-sacca

THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATHS

1. Right Understanding (Samma ditthi)
2. Right Thought/Attitude (Samma sankappa)
3. Right Speech (Samma vaca)
4. Right Conduct/Action (Samma kammanta)
5. Right Livelihood/Occupation (Samma ajiva)
6. Right Effort( Samma vayama)
7. Right Mindfulness (Samma sati)
8. Right Concentration ( Composure )

THE TEN PRECEPTS

1. I observe the precept not to kill any sentient being - Panatipata veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami
2. I observe the precept not to steel the ungiven things - Adinnadana veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami
3. I observe the precept not to indulge in unnoble sexual pleasures - Abrahmacariya veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami
4. I observe the precept not to tell falsehood - Musavada veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami
5. I observe the precept not to be intoxicated withnarcotics, drugs and alcoholic drinks - Surameraya-majja-pamadatthana veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami
6. I observe the precept not to take any food after noon - Vikalabhojana veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami
7. I observe the prrecept not to enjoy any dancing, singing or playing of musical instruments - Nacca-gita-vadita-visukadassana veramani-sikkhapadam sasmadiyami
8. I observe the precept not toindulge in the use of flowers, perfumes, or any other cosmetics - Malagandha vilepana dharana mandana vibhusanatthana veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami
9. I observe the precept not to use high and grand seats and beds - Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami
10. I observe the precept not to engage in monetary matters and handling of silver and gold - Jatarupa-rajata-pattiggahana veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami

TIPITAKA ( Pali Canon )

1Vinaya Pitaka: Basket of Monastic Discipline

1. Suttavibhanga
2. Khandhaka
3. Parivara

2. Sutta Pitaka: Basket of Discourses

1. Digha Nikaya:
2. Majjhima Nikaya:
3. Samyutta Nikaya:
4. Anguttara Nikaya:
5. Khuddaka Nikaya:

3 Abhidhamma Pitaka: Basket of Further Teachings

1. Dhammasangani:
2. Vibhanga:
3. Dhatukatha:
4. Puggalapannatti:
5. Kathavatthu:
6. Yamaka:
7. Patthana:

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