Actions

 

Ten Un-virtuous Action

 

1......Harming any Sentient Being.

 

2......Stealing.

 

3......Sexual Misconduct.

 

4......Lying.

 

5......Slander.

 

6......Abusive Speech.

 

7......Gossip.

 

8......Covetousness.

 

9......Thoughts of wanting to harm another.

 

10......Wrong view--unwholesome doubt and skepticism.

 

 

Ten Wholesome Actions

 

1......Saving and protecting life.

 

2......Generosity.

 

3......Honoring relationships in sexual activity.

 

4......Telling the truth.

 

5......Speaking to create harmony.

 

6......Help others to form good intentions.

 

7......Rejoicing in the happiness of others.

 

8......Thinking kind and helpful thoughts.

 

9......Learning the Right View of how things are.

 

10......Create benefit for others.

 

 

Today, Teacher shared these two different approaches. He asked us to look at both and then throw out the Ten In-virtuous Actions and practice the Ten Wholesome Actions.