Do Not Kill -- Cultivate and Encourage Life:  do not see anything as separate from yourself; see and honor every being and thing as a manifestation of Buddha nature  

Do Not Steal -- Honor the Gift Not Yet Given:  do not place self-interest before consideration for others; trust that you have all you truly need  

Do Not Misuse Sexuality -- Remain Faithful in Relationships:  do not use the power of sexual attraction merely for pleasure, or for building and maintaining your sense of self; negotiate the intricacies of human intimacy with care, respect, and honor  

Do Not Speak Dishonestly -- Communicate Truthfully:  do not hide your mistakes or your true nature with coarse or subtle lies; speak from your true heart  

Do Not Become Intoxicated -- Polish Clarity, Dispel Delusion:  do not take refuge in distractions; cultivate the clarity and energy required for practice  

Do Not Dwell on Past Mistakes -- Create Wisdom from Ignorance:  do not dwell unnecessarily on the past or future; have faith in your ability, and the ability of others, to grow and change  

Do Not Praise Self or Blame Others -- Maintain Modesty, Extol Virtue:  honor each person's unique process and manifestation  

Do Not Be Mean with Dharma or Wealth -- Share Understanding, Give Freely of Self: do not worry about lacking anything; take every opportunity to be generous  

Do Not Indulge Anger -- Cultivate Equanimity:  do not justify self-defensiveness or territoriality; do what needs to be done with an attitude of acceptance and compassion  

Do Not Defame the Three Treasures -- Respect the Buddha, Unfold the Dharma, Nourish the Sangha:  do not give energy to skepticism or cynicism; cultivate faith in, and reverence for, that which is great