The Eight Precepts

　　八关斋戒

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

　　一、我信受奉行这条戒律，戒除杀害损伤有情生命。

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

　　二、我信受奉行这条戒律，戒除不与取。

　　3 Abrahmacariya veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami ―I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.

　　三、我信受奉行这条戒律，戒除性行为。

　　4 Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami ―I undertake the precept to refrain from lying.

　　四、我信受奉行这条戒律，戒除妄语。

　　5 Suramerayamajja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami ―I undertake the precept to refrain from taking alcohol or intoxicating drugs.

　　五、我信受奉行这条戒律，戒除酒类和麻醉品。

　　6 Vikalabhojana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami ―I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at the wrong time (i.e., after midday).

　　六、我信受奉行这条戒律，戒除非时(午后)食。

　　7 Nacca-gita-vadita-visukkadassana mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-mandana-vibhusanathana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami ―I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing, singing, music, going to see entertainments, wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics.

　　七、我信受奉行这条戒律，戒除跳舞，唱歌，音乐，故往观听娱乐活动，佩戴花蔓，使用香氛，以及使用化妆品装饰身体。

　　8 Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami ―I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on an elevated or luxurious bed.

　　八、我信受奉行这条戒律，戒除躺卧在高广奢华的床上。