Why intake of intoxicating substances is not included in 10 unwholesome actions?

3 votes

6 answers

506 views

                          Following are the 3 unrighteous bodily conducts out of 10 unwholesome  actions described in suttas such as Saleyyaka Sutta .

1. Killing living beings
2. Stealing
3. Sexual misconduct

I would like to know the reason why the intake of intoxicants, liquor and drugs is not listed as one of unwholesome actions.

Asked by Sajeewa Welendagoda (1621 rep)

Apr 13, 2016, 06:21 PM
Last activity: May 24, 2016, 06:06 PM

Why intake of intoxicating substances is not included in 10 unwholesome actions?

Related Questions