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How to perform the taking of the five precepts in Buddhism with Pali language
Before the taking of the 5 precepts one is required to Chant the ovation to Buddha: NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO SAMMA SAMBUDDHASSA (X3) The Taking of 5 Precepts is performed by chanting the following Kata:  

• 1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures. 
• 2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.  
• 3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct. 
• 4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech. 
• 5. Suramerayamajja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness. The 5 Precepts should be preceded by the prayer of refuge in the triple gem (Bhuddha, Dharma and Sangha)

• Buddhang saranang gacchami - I go to the Buddha for refuge.
• Dhammang saranang gacchami - I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
• Sanghang saranang gacchami - I go to the Sangha for refuge.
• Dutiyampi Buddhang saranang gacchami - For the second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.
• Dutiyampi Dhammang saranang gacchami - For the second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
• Dutiyampi Sanghang saranang gacchami - For the second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.
• Tatiyampi Buddhang saranang gacchami - For the third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.
• Tatiyampi Dhammang saranang gacchami - For the third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
• Tatiyampi Sanghang saranang gacchami - For the third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.

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