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The Ten Selfless Precepts
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1. RESPONSIBILITY.
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To take responsibility for my life. Not to blame others for my own
unhappiness, nor make excuses for my own mistakes.
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2. SELF-DISCIPLINE.
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To regard each moment as a precious opportunity for spiritual practice.
Not to waste time in frivolous pursuits, nor overindulge in drugs, alcohol
or escapist entertainments.
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3. HARMLESSNESS.
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Not to injure or kill any being heedlessly or needlessly.
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4. STEWARDSHIP.
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Not to waste the resources upon which other beings depend.
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5. HONESTY.
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Not to deceive myself or others by word or deed.
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6. INTEGRITY.
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Not to take what does not belong to me.
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7. HONOR.
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To regard my word as sacred; not to give it lightly but, once given,
strive to honor it under all circumstances.
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8. SEXUAL RESTRAINT.
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To make of sex a sacrament; not to profane it in the pursuit of selfish
ends.
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9. CHARITY.
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Not to be possessive of people or things, but to give unsparingly
of my assets, both material and spiritual, for the alleviation of suffering.
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10. REMEMBRANCE.
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To recite these precepts once a day, renewing my vows and remembering
this path which I have freely chosen.
The Center for Sacred
Sciences
1430 Willamette St. #164
Eugene, OR 97401-4049