What is the Ten Evils 十恶？
Paul PengThe so-called "Ten Evils" in Taoism are the same as those in Buddhism. There are three evils of the body: killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct. There are four evils of the mouth: harsh speech, slander, frivolous talk, and lying. There are three evils of the mind: jealousy, anger, and heretical views.
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