user13084: The eighth precept refers to using high and luxorious beds and seats. Suppose one was at a café or other public place using a laptop to study Dharma. Would it be a violation of the precept to use a basic chair and table? Sitting on the floor wouldn't seem to be socially acceptable in these situations.

user-1: For practicality reasons, some of the rules are not applicable when navigating through modern day society. Even some monastic rules can be quite absurd but one has to be self-reflective enough to determine that for themselves. When you find yourself in luxurious surroundings, it's an opportunity to examine how your mind is responding to that type of environment.
The opportunity to practice is always available in any situation.

13084: <p>The eighth precept refers to using high and luxorious beds and seats. Suppose one was at a café or other public place using a laptop to study Dharma. Would it be a violation of the precept to use a basic chair and table? Sitting on the floor wouldn't seem to be socially acceptable in these situations.</p>
 -1: <p>For practicality reasons, some of the rules are not applicable when navigating through modern day society. Even some monastic rules can be quite absurd but one has to be self-reflective enough to determine that for themselves. When you find yourself in luxurious surroundings, it's an opportunity to examine how your mind is responding to that type of environment.</p>

<p>The opportunity to practice is always available in any situation.</p>
