大乘起信論義記 3.411
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3.411
"How is the gate of morality practiced? It refers to not killing, not stealing, not engaging in sexual misconduct, not speaking divisively, not speaking harshly, not speaking falsely, and not engaging in idle chatter; staying far away from greed, jealousy, deceit, flattery, anger, and wrong views. If one has renounced household life, in order to subdue defilements, one should also stay far away from noise and bustle, constantly dwell in quietude, and cultivate practices such as having few desires, knowing contentment, and the dhūtas. Even regarding minor offenses, one generates fear in mind, repents with shame and remorse, and must not make light of the prohibitory precepts instituted by the Tathāgata. One should guard against ridicule and censure, so as not to cause sentient beings to falsely give rise to faults and offenses."
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