法苑珠林 68.57

68.57

Question: How is 'abstaining from sexual misconduct' explained? Answer: Sexual misconduct has eight factors: first, a protected woman; second, the perception of that; third, doubtful mind; fourth, the proper path or improper path; fifth, unprotected; sixth, improper path and improper time; seventh, active performance; eighth, perception of unmanifest karma. These are named the bodily karma of sexual misconduct.