梵網經菩薩戒本疏 6.85

6.85

First, the intention of the formulation: bodhisattvas in principle ought to dwell in quietude and contemplate the Way; how can they drift with the flow and dissipate their purpose, losing the intention toward the Way? Specifically revealed, there are eight [faults]: 1. losing dhyāna; 2. increasing negligence; 3. ruining wholesome factors; 4. extinguishing Dharma practices; 5. incurring great ridicule; 6. misleading those who are to be transformed; 7. violating the prohibitions and precepts; 8. becoming causes of suffering. Because this damages the Way so severely, it had to be formulated.