Vows
Ten Virtues of Buddhism
1. Respecting Life
2. Generosity (respecting other’s property)
3. Sexual Purity (honouring relationships)
4. Kind Words
5. Speaking the Truth
6. Speaking in Ways that Bring People Together
7. Meaningful Talk
8. Being Satisfied (with what you have)
9. Good Will and Rejoicing
10. Being Willing to Challenge Your Own Beliefs
The Yamas and Niyamas of Ashtanga Yoga
Yama: External Ethics
Ahimsa – Non-Harming
Satya – Truthfulness
Asteya – Non – Stealing
Brahmacharya – Sexual Purity
Aparigraha – Non- Coveting, Simplicity, Only Taking What is Necessary
Niyama: Intenal Ethics
Saucha – Cleanliness, Purity, Clarity
Santosha – Contentment, Having Enough
Tapas – Discipline, Effort
Svadhaya - Self Study, Self Inquiry
Ishvara Pranidhana - Surrender
The Five Vows of a Layperson
1.Not killing a human
2.Not stealing anything of value
3.Not lying about your spiritual realizations
4.Not committing adultery
5.Not taking alcohol or intoxicants
1. Respecting Life
2. Generosity (respecting other’s property)
3. Sexual Purity (honouring relationships)
4. Kind Words
5. Speaking the Truth
6. Speaking in Ways that Bring People Together
7. Meaningful Talk
8. Being Satisfied (with what you have)
9. Good Will and Rejoicing
10. Being Willing to Challenge Your Own Beliefs
The Yamas and Niyamas of Ashtanga Yoga
Yama: External Ethics
Ahimsa – Non-Harming
Satya – Truthfulness
Asteya – Non – Stealing
Brahmacharya – Sexual Purity
Aparigraha – Non- Coveting, Simplicity, Only Taking What is Necessary
Niyama: Intenal Ethics
Saucha – Cleanliness, Purity, Clarity
Santosha – Contentment, Having Enough
Tapas – Discipline, Effort
Svadhaya - Self Study, Self Inquiry
Ishvara Pranidhana - Surrender
The Five Vows of a Layperson
1.Not killing a human
2.Not stealing anything of value
3.Not lying about your spiritual realizations
4.Not committing adultery
5.Not taking alcohol or intoxicants
