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As all Buddhas refrained from killing until the end of their lives, so I too will refrain from killing until the end of my life.

As all Buddhas refrained from stealing until the end of their lives, so I too will refrain from stealing until the end of my life.

As all Buddhas refrained from sexual misconduct until the end of their lives, so I too will refrain from sexual misconduct until the end of my life.

As all Buddhas refrained from false speech until the end of their lives, so I too will refrain from false speech until the end of my life.

1) Courage – bravery and valour

2) Temperance – self-control and restraint

3) Liberality – big-heartness, charity and generosity

4) Magnificence – radiance, joie de vivre

5) Pride – self-satisfaction

6) Honour – respect, reverence, admiration

7) Good Temper – equanimity, level-headedness

8) Friendliness – conviviality and sociability

9) Truthfulness – straightforwardness, frankness and candour

10) Wit – sense of humour – meaninglessness and absurdity

11) Friendship – camaraderie and companionship

12) Justice – impartiality, even-handedness and fairness

The Issue at Hand: Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice by Gil Fronsdal, Chapter 2.