<p>There is a good commentary on the eight precepts <a href="http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/nanavara/uposatha.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a> in the Questions and Answers format, originally written in Thai by Ven. Ñanavara Thera and translated into English by Ven. Kantasilo.</p>

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2017-08-21T06:26:37.000Z
I recommend this best answer (in english). Because this book based on pali canon. The reader can uses the word in book to search more resource in pali in the future.
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2017-08-21T06:02:04.103Z
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<p>Would like some suggestions on books/authors/resources for commentaries on keeping and maintaining the 8 and 10 precepts. Haven't found this question answered elsewhere. Am already aware of what the precepts are, just asking for ideas on how to support their practice in everyday situations. </p>

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8 Precept Commentaries?
# 8 Precept Commentaries?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-08-21)

Would like some suggestions on books/authors/resources for commentaries on keeping and maintaining the 8 and 10 precepts. Haven't found this question answered elsewhere. Am already aware of what the precepts are, just asking for ideas on how to support their practice in everyday situations.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2017-08-21. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

There is a good commentary on the eight precepts [here](http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/nanavara/uposatha.html) in the Questions and Answers format, originally written in Thai by Ven. Ñanavara Thera and translated into English by Ven. Kantasilo.

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> **username_2**: I recommend this best answer (in english). Because this book based on pali canon. The reader can uses the word in book to search more resource in pali in the future.  

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