[Malinguenem]

Hi all,

As this thread is in our beginners forum, its worth me mentioning that the 5 precepts start with not to kill.

The Five Precepts:

1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures.

2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.

3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct.

4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.

5. Suramerayamajja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.


If people decide to break the first precept for whatever reason, its entirely up to them - however, it is not appropriate here to get into heated arguments about it with others who disagree about breaking it.

In general, BWB is intended as a website for friendly and relaxed discussions between members from different traditions or who are complete beginners.

I think its also worth me mentioning that some people can become discouraged from posting if they see threads where they feel others are pushing their opinions in an argumentative way.

Thanks