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Khao Tham Insight Meditation Center

Khao Tham Center is on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand. We practice Samatha and Vipassana meditation in monthly retreats.

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Home»Glossary Terms»en»precept

precept

A rule of behavior.

Followers of Buddhism voluntary take on five or eight precepts, and ordained monks/nuns over 200, as a way of looking after our bodily actions and speech, and enabling our mindfulness.

( pi: sīla ; sa: śīla ; bo: … )

Reference: The Precepts aren't hard

Used on these pages:

  • The Eight (Five) Precepts
  • The Precepts
  • Supporting Khao Tham Insight Meditation Center
  • The practices

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