The 10 Grave Precepts of Bodhidharma

1) Self-nature is mysteriously profound. In the everlasting Dharma, not giving rise to the view of stopping and the notion of extinction is called the precept of not taking life.

2) Self-nature is mysteriously profound.In the Dharma in which nothing can be obtained, not giving rise to the thought of obtaining is called the precept of not stealing.

3) Self-nature is mysteriously profound. In the Dharma in which there is nothing to grasp, not giving rise to attachment is called the precept of not misusing sex.

4) Self-nature is mysteriously profound. In the inexplicable Dharma, not speaking even a single word is called the precept of not telling lies.

5) Self-nature is mysteriously profound. In the intrinsically pure Dharma, not allowing the mind to become deluded is called the precept of not dealing with intoxicants.

6) Self-nature is mysteriously profound. In the flawless Dharma, not speaking of others’ faults is called the precept of not criticizing others.

7) Self-nature is mysteriously profound. In the sphere of equal Dharma, not speaking of self and others is called the precept of not being proud of self and slandering others.

8 ) Self-nature is mysteriously profound. In the all-pervading true Dharma, not clinging to one form is called the precept of not coveting.

9) Self-nature is mysteriously profound. In the Dharma of no-self, not giving rise to the thought of self and others is called the precept of not giving way to anger.

10) Self-nature is mysteriously profound. In the one Dharma, not giving rise to the thought of distinction between sentient beings and the Buddhas is called the precept of not speaking falsely of the Three Treasures.