Linked Discourses 37
2. Abbreviated Texts
24. Five Precepts
“Anuruddha, when they have five qualities females—when their body breaks up, after death—are reborn in a good place, a heavenly realm. What five? They don’t kill living creatures, steal, commit sexual misconduct, lie, or consume alcoholic drinks that cause negligence. When they have these five qualities females—when their body breaks up, after death—are reborn in a good place, a heavenly realm.”