are ten obligations which must be repeated and meditated upon by the Buddhist priest three hours a day during his novitiate. They are as follows: "
1. I will observe the precept, or ordinance, that forbids the taking of life;
2. I will observe the precept, or ordinance, that forbids the taking of that which has not been given;
3. I will observe the precept, or ordinance, that forbids sexual intercourse;
4. I will observe the precept, or ordinance, that forbids the saying of that which is not true;
5. I will observe the precept, or ordinance, that forbids the use of intoxicating drinks, that leads to indifference towards religion;
6. I will observe the precept, or ordinance, that forbids the eating of food after mid-day;
7. I will observe the precept, or ordinance that forbids attendance upon dancing, singing, music, and masks;
8. I, will observe the precept or ordinance, that forbids the adorning of the body with flowers, and the use of perfumes and unguents;
9. I will observe the precept or ordinance that forbids the use of high or honorable seats or couches;
10. I will observe the precept, or ordinance, that forbids the receiving of gold or silver" (Hardy, Eastenrn Monacchismn, page 24).