Why did the Buddha prescribe the five precepts for lay Buddhists? VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH. As a child of the Buddha, we must thoroughly understand the Buddha's meaning so that we do not have misunderstandings. Once we have fully understood the meaning of the Three Refuges and the Five Precepts, we will confidently become a child of the Buddha in accordance with the true Dharma. The Five Precepts in the Dhammapada The question is why did the Buddha have to invent precepts? – Is it because the Buddha is the master of a religion, so he must practice precepts to prove himself? - Or did the Buddha invent a precept to force people to follow us and bless them, but if we don't follow them, we will commit crimes? The answer is no to all these similar questions, because if the Buddha had taken the precepts for those purposes, Buddhism would not have survived until now, and the Buddha is not revered as a great wisdom. wisdom and a great man, a master of mankind. So what is the reason the Buddha invented the precepts? It is because the Buddha clearly saw cause and effect. You can see clearly how if you cause this cause, you will receive the result. So the Buddha pointed out the means of inventing precepts to serve as a rein, as a boundary to protect those who believe in his teachings from making mistakes but suffering retribution. That's why we Buddhists should remember clearly and understand that it's not only those who have made the vow to take refuge, when they break the precepts, they will receive the retribution. Absolutely should not be understood like that, because cause and effect does not distinguish anyone. Having caused the cause, he will definitely receive the good or bad retribution caused by himself. Buddha clearly saw cause and effect. You can see clearly how if you cause this cause, you will receive the result. So the Buddha pointed out the means of inventing precepts to serve as a rein, as a boundary to protect those who believe in his teachings from making mistakes but suffering retribution. Buddha clearly saw cause and effect. You can see clearly how if you cause this cause, you will receive the result. So the Buddha pointed out the means of inventing precepts to serve as a rein, as a boundary to protect those who believe in his teachings from making mistakes but suffering retribution. How to practice overcoming the five precepts to have a happy life For example: If someone has used their own strength, but abused the life of others, they must receive the retribution of family separation, chronic illness, premature death... no matter who that person is. still receive the same retribution. For example, when he drinks a lot of alcohol, he doesn't take the five precepts and still gets drunk, even if he takes the five precepts he gets drunk, then causes an accident, or causes a certain consequence... There is no reason to say that if you have received the precepts, there will be retribution, and if you do not receive the precepts, there will be no retribution. Five precepts for people at home Not killing living beings: not cutting off the lives of living beings. If from childhood to adulthood, we are used to killing small animals such as cockroaches, ants, termites... until we become adults, we kill pigs, chickens, cows... Then, our compassion will decrease, and our malice will grow. Tomorrow, when there are conflicts or disagreements with others, we may be ready to harm them. Besides, vegetarianism is a good way for us to cultivate compassion and reduce debt to sentient beings. Do not steal: do not take other people's things, even needles, blades of grass. Robbery is the use of force to coerce another's property, theft is the act of stealthily taking another's property without the consent of the property owner. The Buddha taught that anyone who has ever had greed or theft will forever be born poor. Not fornication: Apart from the monogamous sex life, all other relationships are called adultery. Keeping this precept also helps couples reduce the risk of infidelity. Do not lie: lying includes: slander, double-tongued, slanderous, blasphemous speech. In the family, in society, no matter what role we play, we must always be proud of our words and be responsible for our words. As a child of the Buddha, we must thoroughly understand the Buddha's meaning so that we do not have misunderstandings. Once we have fully understood the meaning of the Three Refuges and the Five Precepts, we will confidently become a child of the Buddha in accordance with the true Dharma. At the end of the year talking about the Five Precepts Do not drink alcohol: in principle alcohol is made from grains and fruits, not a salty food, but the Buddha still advised us not to use it. Because He saw that alcohol was the engine of crimes and wrongdoings. After one becomes a Buddhist according to the Dharma one should try to do the following things: – Set up an altar to the Buddha in any form such as paper, wood, statue…. - Fasting at least 2 times a month. The value of vegetarianism does not depend on the day, but fasting helps to cultivate compassion and awareness of the blood debt of sentient beings. Even if you marry someone who is not of the same religion, you absolutely cannot convert. In Buddhist teachings there is no punishment if a person abandons the religion. But as devout Buddhists, we must understand that the Buddha's teachings are the truth, he is the One who realized the truth. We know the Buddhadharma, becoming a Buddhist disciple is already a blessing, so there is no reason to give up Buddhism. In short, as a child of the Buddha, we must thoroughly understand the Buddha's meaning so that we do not have wrong misconceptions. Once we have fully understood the meaning of the Three Refuges and the Five Precepts, we will confidently become a child of the Buddha in accordance with the true Dharma.END=NAMO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).GOLDEN AMITABHA MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.19/6/2021.