Śīla refers to overall principles of ethical behavior. There are several levels of sīla, which correspond to "basic morality" (five precepts), "basic morality with asceticism" (eight precepts), "novice monkhood" (ten precepts) and "monkhood" (Vinaya or Patimokkha). Lay people generally undertake to live by the five precepts, which are common to all Buddhist schools. If they wish, they can choose to undertake the eight precepts, which add basic asceticism. COUNT 3
QSN1 What does sila refer to? ANS1 overall principles of ethical behavior QSN2 Lay people tend to live by the five what? ANS2 precepts QSN3 Schools can undertake eight precepts, which add basic what? ANS3 asceticism.