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Post published by Papsy
Is anyone considering following the 8 Precepts for 90 days as part of a NoFap target?
It is the 3rd Precept that is relevant to NoFap where it is about being celibate (Brahmacharya) in body, speech and mind.
The list of 8 precepts (to those who are not familar) -
1. To refrain from harming or killing sentient beings
2. To refrain from stealing (or taking that which is not offered/given)
3. To be fully celibate (abandon all forms of sexual activity including self-stimulation)
4. To refrain from lying (saying that which is not true)
5. To refrain from all forms of intoxicants (alcoholic beverages and drugs)
6. To refrain from eating at improper times (not to eat after noon or to eat a meal after lunch)
7. To refrain from dancing, music, visiting shows, flowers, make-up, the wearing of ornaments and decorations
8. To refrain from using luxurious chairs or beds
Has anybody thought of doing this for 90 days as part of the NoFap challenge?
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Nekkhamma
Thanks for the post! I do sort of a modified 8 precepts day, once a week, where I refrain from entertainment and music and what not, but I will eat supper on those days since I work two jobs and I’m pretty busy and active. But, I am staying totally celibate during this reboot. I’m single to it makes sense. Might be more difficult if one’s in relationship. At a monastery or on retreat, or if we live a very simple life, it can be easier to eat only once a day. But if we’re pretty active, it might make us more miserable! I think it’s best to experiment and see what works. Either way, good luck and thanks for the post!
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Papsy
Thanks Nekkhamma, Yes I have taken it in an open ended manner when I dont know when I finish. My situation is a little bit easier where I do only one job so I have my evenings free. Yes this is a trial to see how long I can go with the 8 precepts. If my Buddhist practices improve while I am on it then I may not specifically plan on a date to go back to the basic 5 precepts.
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stoneyman22
Man, doing the 5 basic precepts is challenging enough for me. First time seeing all 8. I beleive those are for the more advanced practitioners/monks of dharma but hey it couldn't hurt to give em a shot! thanks for posting and good luck.
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Papsy
I did for 17 days, but I later had to drop it because I started losing weight as I have a weight loss problem and I work as well. This was more of an issue even though I do have to say that maintaining full celibacy was also a issue. But the need for food overtakes the desire for the opposite sex at some point.
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