Ten positive actions

Ten Positive Actions (Tib. gé wa chu - dge ba bcu):

The positive counterpart of the ten unwholesome actions

• 1. to renounce killing, and instead protect life
• 2. to renounce taking what is not given, and instead practise generosity
• 3. to renouncing sexual misconduct, and instead follow the rules of discipline
• 4. to renounce lying, and instead tell the truth
• 5. to give up sowing discord, and instead reconcile disputes
• 6. to abandon harsh speech, and instead speak pleasantly
• 7. to renounce worthless chatter, and instead recite prayers
• 8. to renounce covetousness, and instead learn to be generous
• 9. to give up wishing harm on others, and instead cultivate the desire to help them
• 10. to put an end to wrong views, and instead establish in yourself the true and authentic view