Sutra in Forty-Two Sections - Sections 4,22,24,25

Sutra in Forty-Two Sections - Sections 4,22,24,25

Section 4
Clarifying Good and Evil

The Buddha said, "Living beings may perform Ten Good Deeds or Ten Evil Deeds. What are the ten? Three are done with the body, four are done with the mouth, and three are done with the mind. The three done with the body are killing, stealing, and lust. The four done with the mouth are duplicity, harsh speech, lies, and frivolous speech. The three done with the mind are jealousy, hatred, and stupidity. Thus these ten are not in accord with the Way of Sages and are called the Ten Evil Deeds. To put a stop to these evils is to perform the Ten Good Deeds."

Section 22
Wealth and Sex Cause Suffering

The Buddha said, "People are unable to renounce wealth and sex. They are just like a child who cannot resist honey on the blade of a knife. Even though the amount is not even enough for a single meal's serving, he will lick it and risk cutting his tongue in the process."

Section 24
Sexual Desire Obstructs the Way

The Buddha said, "Of all longings and desires, there is none as strong as sex. Sexual desire has no equal. Fortunately, it is one of a kind. If there were something else like it, no one in the entire world would be able to cultivate the Way."

Section 25
The Fire of Desire Burns

The Buddha said, "A person with love and desire is like one who carries a torch while walking against the wind: he is certain to burn his hand."



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