The Ten Pillars of Buddhism - Contents

The Ten Pillars of Buddhism

Sangharakshita

Copyright Windhorse Publications 1984, 1985, 1989

Contents

Preface

Foreword

Introduction

Part 1: The Ten Precepts Collectively

1.1 The Relation Between The Refuges and The Precepts

1.2 The Canonical Sources of The Ten Precepts

1.3 The Ten Precepts and Total Transformation

1.4 The Ten Precepts as Principles of Ethics

1.5 The Ten Precepts as Rules of Training

1.6 The Ten Precepts as "Mula-Pratimoksa"

1.7 The Ten Precepts and Other Ethical Formula

1.8 The Ten Precepts and Life Style

Part 2: The Ten Precepts Individually

2.1 The First Precept: The Principle of Abstention from Killing Living Beings; or Love

2.2 The Second Precept: The Principle of Abstention from Taking The Not-Given; or Generosity

2.3 The Third Precept: The Principle of Abstention from Sexual Misconduct; or Contentment

2.4 The Fourth Precept: The Principle of Abstention from False Speech; or Truthfulness

2.5 The Fifth Precept: The Principle of Abstention from Harsh Speech; or Kindly Speech

2.6 The Sixth Precept: The Principle of Abstention from Frivolous Speech; or Meaningful Speech

2.7 The Seventh Precept: The Principle of Abstention from Slanderous Speech; or Harmonious Speech

2.8 The Eighth Precept: The Principle of Abstention from Covetousness; or Tranquillity

2.9 The Ninth Precept: The Principle of Abstention from Hatred; or Compassion

2.10 The Tenth Precept: The Principle of Abstention from False Views; or Wisdom