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Ten Gnostic Precepts, (Mahayana Arrangement) |
I will be gentle and reverent toward all life; (be
gentle)
I will not kill or benefit from killing.
I will be loving to others and respect the property; (be
loving unto others)
I will not hoard or steal.
I will have compassionate and wise relationships; (be
merciful)
I will not abuse or use others in lust.
I will be forthright, peaceful and honest; (be
peaceful)
I will not deceive.
I will keep the temple of my body and mind righteous and pure; (be
righteous)
I will not overindulge its desires or endanger its health.
I will cultivate serenity and goodness; (be
good)
I will not gossip or engage in idle chit chat.
I will be humble and helpful to those in need; (help
the poor and sick and distressed)
I will not belittle or live off others.
I will give alms and cultivate gratitude; (give
tithes)
I will not grumble or give in to envy.
I will be mentally focused and calm; (Be calm)
I will not give way to distraction and anger.
I will devote myself to the Fourfold God;
(be devoted to Deity)
I will not dishonor Their Life, Light, Power or Wisdom.
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