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Basic Buddhism Course 

 
Chapter 9
 
Sigalovada Sutta - The Sutta of Layman Code of Conduct 
 
 
Sigalovada Sutta
 
 
The Six Channels of Dissipation of Wealth
 
Indulging in gambling
Six Evil Consequences
 
            1.  Victory breeds hatred
            2.  Being defeated he grieves for his wealth
            3.  Immediate loss of wealth
            4.  His words is not relied upon in  a court of law
            5.  He is despised by his friends and associates
            6.  He will not be sought for matrimonial alliance, 
                 saying that he is a gambler and is not fit to look 
                 after a wife
 
 

 
 
 

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