The Eight Disciplinary Principles:

1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadaŋ samadiyami
I accept the disciplinary principle of avoiding disrespect for life.


2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadaŋ samadiyami
I accept the disciplinary principle of avoiding stealing


3. Abrahma cariya veramani sikkhapadaŋ samadiyami
I accept the disciplinary principle of divine living, celibacy


4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadaŋ samadiyami
I accept the disciplinary principle of avoiding false speech


5. Surameraya majja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadaŋ samadiyami
I accept the disciplinary principle of avoiding intoxicants that lead to inebriation and abreaction


6. Vikala bhojana veramani sikkhapadaŋ samadiyami
I accept the disciplinary principle of avoiding untimely meals


7. Nacca, gita, vadita, visuka, dassana; mala, gandha, vilepana, dharana, mandana, vibhusanatthana; veramani sikkhapadaŋ samadiyami
I accept the disciplinary principle of avoiding shows containing dancing, singing, music, or humor; and avoiding adornments such as garlands, perfumes, unguents, dresses, and ornaments.


8. Ucca sayana maha sayana veramani sikkhapadaŋ samadiyami
I accept the disciplinary principle of avoiding the use of elegant and luxurious furniture