弘明集 13.7

13.7

Furthermore, secret theft and lack of impartiality also constitute the sin of stealing. What is called jealousy means envy: seeing the good of others or seeing others gain, one should rejoice on their behalf, and must not harbor a mind of contention, hatred, or jealousy. What is called anger means harboring resentment in one's mind, storing it and tying it up within. What is called foolishness means not believing in the Great Dharma and having doubts and ignorance about the scriptural Dao. What is meant by false speech? Taking what is non-existent as existent and fabricating [untruths] without foundation. What is meant by ornate words? Embellishing with clever speech that is flowery but devoid of substance. What is meant by divisive speech? Speaking differently behind someone's back than to their face, saying this to one person and that to another. What is meant by harsh speech? It means reviling and scolding.