ten_unwholesome_actions
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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:
- taking life
- taking what is not given
- sexual misconduct
- lying
- sowing discord
- harsh speech
- idle gossip (or worthless chatter)
- covetousness
- ill will (or wishing harm on others)
- wrong views
Effects
Effects Similar to the Cause
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.
Alternative Translations
- Ten non-virtues (Dorje & Kapstein)
Canonical Literature
Sutras
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