The prohibitions, ten altogether, include those against taking any form of life; stealing; having sex; lying or speaking rashly; drinking alcohol; wearing flowers or ornamentation on their clothing or in their hair; using perfume, makeup or nail polish; singing, dancing, or patronizing prostitutes or dancing girls; sleeping in high, large or wide beds; eating between meals; and desiring money or valuables.
沙彌戒律包括：不殺生、不偷盜、不淫欲、不妄語、不飲酒、不著香花鬘，不香油塗身、不歌舞倡伎，及故往觀聽、不坐高廣大床、不非時食、不捉持生像金銀寶物等十戒。