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The Book of the Fives
The Book of the Fives

173(3)Hell

Author: Bhikkhu Bodhi @ IAPT

173(3)Hell

"Bhikkhus,possessing five qualities,a lay follower is deposited in hell as if brought there.
What five?
He destroys life,takes what is not given,engages in sexual misconduct,speaks falsely,and indulges in liquor,wine,and intoxicants,the basisfor heedlessness.
Possessing these five qualities,a lay follower is deposited in hell as if brought there.
"Bhikkhus,possessing five qualities,a lay follower is deposited in heaven as if brought there.
What five?
He abstains from the destruction of life,abstains from taking what is not given,abstains from sexual misconduct,abstains from false speech,abstains from liquor,wine,and intoxicants,the basis for heedessness.
Possessing these five qualities,a lay follower is deposited in heaven as if brought there."