The five precepts， which are the minimal set of moral restrictions to be observed by Buddhist householder-practitioners. They are （1） not killing 不杀生; （2） not stealing 不偷盗; （3） no improper sexual behavior （such as adultery， etc.） 不邪淫; （4） 不妄语 no false speech; （5） 不饮酒 no consumption of alcohol. pan~ca-/si^la