2025 Precepts Ceremony Registration

Buddhist precepts are a code of ethics that one may choose to follow and commit to. We perform three tiers of precepts annually.

• To take the 5 precepts, we ask that you have practiced meditation for at least 6 months and participate in informative classes provided by the temple.
• In subsequent years you may choose to either renew your precepts or move up a tier to take the 8 lifetime precepts, and eventually the Bodhisattva Vows.

Sign up to take the 3 mandatory precept classes

Precepts Manual

Dana (offerings) is a serious practice in Buddhist teachings. It is a way of generously giving support, showing kindness, and practicing non-attachment. It is also a way of returning to the temple the good energy and guidance that you have acquired.

• We ask that all precept takers become financial supporters by signing up for our monthly pledging program. You can sign up to be a monthly pledger here.
• Or you can make a one-time donation of $75 or more here.
• This generosity helps to support the Blue Lotus Temple and ensures that we can keep our doors open offering hundreds of free guided meditation sessions and many classes, workshops and wellness events throughout each year!

*If you are interested in taking the precepts but are unable to make a donation, please speak to office staff or email us at [email protected].

5 Precepts:

1. I undertake the training rule to refrain from the destruction of life.
2. I undertake the training rule to refrain from taking what is not given.
3. I undertake the training rule to refrain from sexual misconduct.
4. I undertake the training rule to refrain from false speech.
5. I undertake the training rule of abstinence from the states of heedlessness and carelessness caused by liquors, wines and other intoxicants.

The 8 Lifetime Precepts:

1. I undertake the training rule to refrain from the destruction of life.
2. I undertake the training rule to refrain from taking what is not given.
3. I undertake the training rule to refrain from sexual misconduct.
4. I undertake the training rule to refrain from false speech.
5. I undertake the training rule to refrain from malicious speech.
6. I undertake the training rule to refrain from harsh speech.
7. I undertake the training rule to refrain from useless speech, or idle chatter.
8. I undertake the training rule to abstain from wrong livelihood and from states of heedlessness caused by liquors, wines and other intoxicants.

The Ten Perfections (Bodhisattva Vows):

1. I undertake the quality of Generosity.
2. I undertake the quality of Virtue.
3. I undertake the quality of Renunciation.
4. I undertake the quality of Wisdom.
5. I undertake the quality of Energy.
6. I undertake the quality of Patience.
7. I undertake the quality of Truthfulness.
8. I undertake the quality of Determination.
9. I undertake the quality of Lovingkindness.
10. I undertake the quality of Equanimity.

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