The Beginning
Take refuge and arouse bodhicitta.
The Main Part
Meditate on the essence of discipline, which is the intention to avoid harming others. It is categorized into:
- The Discipline of Avoiding Wrongdoing: Observing vows (Pratimoksha, Bodhisattva, or Secret Mantra) and avoiding the ten non-virtues.
- The Discipline of Accumulating Virtuous Dharmas: Diligently practicing all forms of virtue.
- The Discipline of Benefiting Sentient Beings: Directly acting for the welfare of others.
Without discipline, one cannot attain the higher states of meditation or wisdom. It is the foundation of all qualities.
Resolve: I will guard my discipline as I guard my eyes, never allowing it to be stained by infractions.
The Ending
Dedicate the merit of your practice to all sentient beings.
