The Ten Fetters

There are Ten Fetters by which Beings are bound to Samsara, the continuity of existence.

Fetter Number One
        Belief in Personality

Fetter Number Two
        Doubt, Uncertainty of Judgement

Fetter Number Three
        Belief in the Efficacy of Ceremonial Observances

Fetter Number Four
        Sensual Lust

Fetter Number Five
        Ill Will

Fetter Number Six
        Greed for Fine Material Existence

Fetter Number Seven
        Greed for Immaterial Existence

Fetter Number Eight
        Conceit

Fetter Number Nine
        Restlessness and Worry

Fetter Number Ten
        Ignorance