Who goes to hell and heaven acc to Buddha: Sāleyyaka Sutta (MN 41)
According to the Sāleyyaka Sutta (MN 41), the ten unwholesome deeds (akusala kamma) determine rebirth in hell, while abstaining from them leads to heaven. These are essential to track mindfully in daily life—especially in modern times—through this app’s practice section. The ten akusala are:
- Killing – Taking life of any living being.
- Stealing – Taking what is not given.
- Sexual misconduct – Engaging in improper sexual conduct.
- Lying – Speaking falsehoods intentionally.
- Divisive speech – Causing conflict between people.
- Harsh speech – Using cruel or hurtful words.
- Idle chatter – Engaging in meaningless talk.
- Covetousness – Desiring others’ possessions.
- Ill will – Wishing harm upon others.
- Wrong view – Denying kamma, rebirth, or moral consequences.
Tracking these daily supports mindfulness and ethical clarity, in direct alignment with the Buddha’s teaching in MN 41.
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