5 Precepts vs 8 Precepts

[Dhammakid]

Hello Pererin,
What are the practical implications of the First Precept you are having trouble with?


Dhammakid

[DNS]

I follow the five precepts and attempt to do the 8 on most days. I don't specifically make a vow or chant the precepts, but just attempt to do as many of the 8 daily. For me, not eating beyond noon is easy since I work from home. Not wearing cosmetics is also easy, as is sleeping on a low bed and not listening to music and shows. I guess as I got old, I mostly lost interest in Top 40 music, so it was easy more so than any 'achievement.

I feel better and more relaxed when the 8 are followed. It could be from greater mindfulness or it could be that there is no feeling of guilt when I don't break any of the 8 precepts. Time and meditation will tell.

[bodom]

As for me i am waiting until after football season to start observing the Uposatha and 8 precepts. Its the playoffs and it just so happens that the Uposatha days have been falling on saturdays and sundays when its game day. Football is one attachment im not ready to let go of yet lol. Other than that 5 precepts everyday in so far as i am able.

[pererin]

As for me i am waiting until after football season to start observing the Uposatha and 8 precepts .... Football is one attachment im not ready to let go of yet

Now that's just funny ...

[Dhammakid]

Hahaha, I agree! I do love me some football though

I should rededicate myself to following the 8 during the observance days. I feel I will greatly benefit from it.


Dhammakid