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This group is focused at exploring the nature of consciousness, alternative spiritualities, philosophy and the nature of Reality. We are open to non-traditional issues and points of view of all kinds. . Most people are raised within a single religious paradigm. As a result, we don't find within our environment clear expressions of other religious understandings or perspectives. This group provides a place to ask fresh questions, to examine our spiritual beliefs and non-beliefs, to look at our spiritual and life needs from new perspectives, to question old beliefs that have not fulfilled our highest spiritual needs, or to discuss the deeper questions of life with others who are seeking better understandings to age-old questions.
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wolfthinker said:
on November 4, 2009 09:16 PM ET

There are ten non-virtues in Tibetan Buddhism.  These are to be avoided.  One must try and develop the discipline of watching their thoughts, and cutting the negative thoughts immediately.  Accordingly, this will stop negative karma.

The 10 Non-Virtues are broken into three different areas, the three non-virtues of body, four non-virtues of speech, and three non-virtues of mind. In addition, each of the ten non-virtuous actions has four components or factors. For the action to be complete, i.e. to bring the full karmic result, all four components must be present. These four are:

  1. The basis or object of the action
  2. The intention: the state of mind of the person performing the action. This has 3 parts: recognition, motive and delusion
  3. The deed: actually performing the action
  4. The final step, or completion of the action

Three Non-Virtues Of Body

  1. Killing
  2. Stealing
  3. Sexual Mis-conduct

Four Non-Virtues Of Speech

  1. Lying
  2. Divisive Speech (Slander)
  3. Harsh Speech (Slander)
  4. Idle Gossip

Three Non-Virtues of Mind

  1. Covetousness
  2. Harmful Intent (Malice, Ill Will)
  3. Wrong Views

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