thirty-six precepts to promote the martial virtues

Master Shi Gaocan has set thirty-six precepts to promote the martial virtues.

18 things to do

Protect the Dharma, obey the master, respect the elders,

Be gentle, be friendly to fellow disciples, be magnanimous,

Be loyal to your duties, be honest, be trustworthy,

Correct mistakes when you know them, be diligent and do good, cherish life,

Suppress evil and promote good, be honest and know shame, be generous and righteous,

Be kind and generous, learn skills diligently, learn from each other.

 

18 things to avoid

Betray the master, harm fellow disciples, kill and commit crimes,

Robbery, lewd and reckless, lie and deceive,

Spread rumors, hurt others with bad words, drink and cause trouble,

Gambling, arrogant and insulting, make trouble without reason,

Act rashly, do evil, show off one’s strength and indulge in lust,

Envy of talents, laziness and indulgence, bully the weak.

释高参禅师谨订三十六戒规,以弘扬 少林武德,其中有十八宜、十八戒。

18宜
护持正法、遵守师尊、敬重长辈、
态度温和、友爱同门、宽怀宏量、
尽忠职守、诚实待人、言行有信、
知过必改、勤人为善、爱惜物命、
抑恶扬善、廉明知耻、慷慨仗义、
乐善好施、勤谨习艺、互相切磋、

18戒
背叛师尊、残害同门、杀戮逞凶、
盗劫强抢、淫荡胡为、妄言欺骗、
两舌造谣、恶口伤人、酗酒滋事、
赌钱博弈、骄傲谩人、无理取闹、
轻举妄动、为非作恶、逞强纵欲、
忌妒贤能、懈怠放逸、恃强凌弱。