Ten Virtues and Ten Non-Virtues

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The following is from the From the Nam Cho Ngondro, The Great Perfection – Buddha in the Palm of the Hand

“From attachment, hatred and delusion, non-virtuous karma is generated.  All suffering arises from non-virtuous karma.”

Ten Non-Virtues

  • Killing
  • Stealing
  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Lying
  • Harsh words
  • Slander
  • Gossip
  • Coveting
  • Cruelty
  • Wrong View

Ten Virtues

  • Renounce killing; protect the lives of others
  • Renounce taking what is not given
  • Practice generosity
  • Give up sexual misconduct; practice discipline
  • Tell the truth
  • Abandon harsh words; speak pleasantly
  • Give up sowing discord; reconcile disputes
  • Put an end to useless chatter and recite prayers
  • Renounce covetousness; rejoice in the good fortune of others
  • Give up wishing harm to others; cultivate the desire to help them
  • Put an end to wrong views; establish in yourself the true authentic view

Ten Virtuous Activities

  • Composition
  • Offering
  • Generosity
  • Attentiveness
  • Recitation
  • Memorization
  • Teaching
  • Praying
  • Contemplation
  • Meditation
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