Five cardinal sins: 1 definition
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Five cardinal sins means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismFive cardinal sins:—The worst transgressions possible. They are: Killing your father, killing your mother, killing an Arhat (see above), injuring a Buddha, and bringing about disunity in the Sangha.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Cardinal.
Full-text: Avichi, Mahapataka.
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