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
