Ten unwholesome actions: Difference between revisions

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Ten Unwholesome or Negative Actions (Skt. daśākuśala; Wyl. mi dge ba bcu; Tib. mi gé wa chu):

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.

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 # 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.
 [[Category:Key Terms]]
 [[Category:Enumerations]]
 [[Category:Karma]]