諸經要集 8.28

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Furthermore, the Miśrakābhidharma-hṛdaya-śāstra says: There are twelve kinds of dwelling in non-discipline: 1. Slaughtering sheep; 2. Raising chickens; 3. Raising pigs; 4. Catching birds; 5. Catching fish; 6. Being a hunter; 7. Being a thief; 8. Being an executioner; 9. Guarding a prison; 10. Enchanting nāgas; 11. Slaughtering dogs; 12. Laying in wait for hunting. "Slaughtering sheep" means killing sheep; because of a murderous intention, whether raising, selling, or slaughtering, all are called slaughtering sheep. Raising chickens and raising pigs are also like this. "Catching birds" means killing birds to sustain oneself. Catching fish and being a hunter are also like this. "Being a thief" means constantly engaging in robbery and harm. "Being an executioner" means taking the killing of people as one's livelihood. "Guarding a prison" means sustaining oneself by guarding a prison. "Enchanting nāgas" means practicing the enchantment of serpents and nāgas for entertainment to sustain oneself. "Slaughtering dogs" refers to the caṇḍāla. "Laying in wait for hunting" refers to the master of the royal hunt.