[DrKirkNoliss]

Welcome singingpotato,

I have moved your questions to the 'Discovering Buddha's Teachings' forum because 'New Member Welcome and Introductions' is just for people to introduce themselves to the group.

In answer to your questions:

1. I think you're getting rules for monks and nuns confused with laypeople. There are the 5 precepts for lay Buddhists and these are:

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1. I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures.

2. I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.

3. I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct.

4. I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.

5. I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness. http://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...pancasila.html