Mending and Purification Vows
In this document we will discuss the Mending and Purification Vows. This name refers to the mending and purification of my own defilements through keeping a pure conduct during a period of 24 hours. Succinctly, these Mending and Purification Vows are:
1 - Avoid killing, directly or indirectly.
2 - Avoid taking what has not been offered.
3 - Avoid sexual activity.
4 - Avoid lying and inducing into error.
5 - Avoid consuming intoxicants: alcohol, tobacco and mind-altering drugs.
6 - Avoid eating more than once a day. Food should be light and taken before noon.
7 - Avoid sitting, out of pride, on high and luxurious beds or seats.
8 - Avoid using jewellery, such as rings, necklaces or earrings; perfumes and cosmetics to arouse desire, and do not dance, sing or play music to generate sensual desire.
To download this document, please use the link Mending and Purification Vows.
You can download here an abridged version, covering only the ceremony.
The pronunciation of the Dharani of Pure Conduct (three repetitions by the Ven. Poppa Rinpoche), a part of the Mending and Purification Vows ceremony, can be found here.
Virtuous Practitioner Vows.
In this document we will discuss the Virtuous Practitioner Vows. This name refers to a set of five vows that can be taken by lay practitioners. Succinctly, the five virtuous practitioner vows are:
1 - To refrain from killing.
2 - To refrain from stealing.
3 - To refrain from false speech.
4 - To refrain from sexual misconduct.
5 - To refrain from using intoxicants.
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You can download here an abridged version, covering only the ceremony.
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