PREFACE

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Brahma Net Sutra; the three groups of Precepts for Cultivation of
Purity belong to Great Precepts of other sects.

A. THE FORBIDDEN FIVE AND THEIR PRACTICAL

BENEFITS

1. No killing of living species. This precept helps one
   avoid cruelty, helps one stay out of jail in one's lifetime, or fall in
   the evil paths (hell, hungry ghost and beasts realms) in the next
   life.


2. No adultery. This precept helps one avoid conflicts
   between families, scandal or fights brought by jealousy.


3. No stealing. This precept helps one avoid jail in one's
   lifetime and karmic retribution in the next life.


4. No telling lies. This precept helps one avoid
   contempt from others and helps one to have more intelligence.


5. No gambling-smoking-drinking. This precept helps
   one avoid getting into debt and have savings. It helps one avoid
   sinful actions when he is intoxicated and help him avoid
   contempt from others.

B. THE EIGHT RULES FOR VEGETARIAN

They are the above Forbidden Five plus these three:

1. Not to sleep on a beautiful, luxurious bed.


2. Not to play music or listen to opera.


3. Not to use adornments or perfume.