Practical Restraint

  1. May I observe the five precepts at all times.
  2. May I observe Uposatha days.
  3. May I single-task.
  4. May I avoid distractions and entertainment.
  5. May I sleep no more than 7.5 hours per night.
  6. May I eat healthy vegan foods.
  7. May I perform at least one act of generosity each month.
  8. May I stand and sit with an upright posture.
  9. May I take cold showers.
  10. May I limit my use of computers and the web to education, work, research, and Dhamma.