The ten unwholesome actions or ten negative actions (Skt. daśākuśala; Tib. མི་དགེ་བ་བཅུ་, mi gé wa chu, Wyl. mi dge ba bcu) are:
The Precious Garland says: :By taking life, we will be short-lived. :Violence will bring us lots of harm. :Through stealing, we will lack possessions. :Through adultery, we will face rivals. :Through speaking falsely, we’ll face slander. :Divisive talk will separate us from our friends. :Harsh speech will mean hearing unpleasant words. :Gossip will cause our speech to lack nobility. :Covetousness will destroy our hopes. :Malice will bring us many fears. :And wrong view will bring inferior beliefs.