Morality

Complete the chart below, by summarizing the in your own words what each of the five precepts are:

The five precepts

1. I pledge to not harm living things

2. I pledge to not steal

I pledge to avoid/ not commit sexual misconduct

4. I pledge to not use improper language (gossip, cursing…)

5. I pledge to abstain from drugs, alcohol or other substances which make me careless

Beside each statement place a number 1,2,3,4, or 5 to indicate which of the above precepts are being broken or followed
5: “Last night I had way too many beers”
4: “hey buddy! You suck!”
3: “hey, did you hear Tiger Woods cheated on his wife?”
5: “no thanks, im too young to drink, im only 15”
3: “hey stop doing that! The lady said no and you shouldn’t be touching her if she said no.”
2: “Hey I just burned this copy of Avatar for you.”
4: “Hey did you hear about what happened between Joey and Billy?”
1: “Wanted! A butcher is needed for Zehrs.”
3: “I don’t think we should do this yet, we’re not married and we’re pretty young. Plus, we don’t have any protection.”
2: “Hey wait!” Here’s your wallet you left it on the counter.”
1: “Come over and see what I got, I went hunting this weekend.”
2: “It’s just a chocolate bar. Who cares if I didn’t pay?”

Compare the Five Precepts above to the Ten Commandments. How are they similar and how are they different?
Complete the chart, below by writing in your own words a brief summary of each of the additional Buddhist values.

Buddhist Values