Basic Buddhism Course
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Chapter 9
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Sigalovada Sutta - The Sutta of Layman Code of
Conduct
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The main topics that are being described in the Sigalovada Sutta are
as follows :-
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| 1. Four Vices of Life.
a. The destruction of life
b. Stealing
c. Sexual misconduct
d. Lying
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| 2. Four Causes of Committing Evils.
a. Desire (Chanda)
b. Hatred (Dosa)
c. Fear (Bhaya)
d. Ignorance (Moha)
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| 3. The Six Channels of Dissipation of Wealth.
a. Indulgence in intoxication
- six evil consequences
b. Wandering in streets
at unseemly hours - six evil consequences
c. Frequenting theatrical
shows - six evil consequences
d. Indulgence in gambling
- six evil consequences
e. Association with
evil friends - six evil consequences
f. Habit of idleness
- six evil consequences
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| 4. Four Kinds of Enemies in the Guise of Friends.
a. One who associates for gain (Annadatthuhara)
b. One who renders lip service (Vaci parama)
c. One who flatters (Anuppiyabhani)
d. One who brings ruin (Apaya sakha)
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| 5. Four Kinds of Real Friends.
a. A friend who helps (Upakaraka mitta)
b. A friend who shares the same weal and woe
(Samana sukkha dukkha mitta)
c. A friend who gives good counsel (Atthakkhayi
mitta)
d. A friend who sympathises (Anukampaka
mitta)
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| 6. Four Ways of Managing One's wealth.
a. First portion for day to day expenses
b. Second portion for business
c. Third portion for business
d. Fourth portion for safe-keeping
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| 7. Six Quarters
a. East - Parents
b. South - Teachers
c. West - Wife,
husband and children
d. North - Friends
and associates
e. Nadir - Employees
f. Zenith
- Monks and Brahmins
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