4 obscurations of contemplatives

Four obscurations of contemplatives:

1. Contemplatives (monks) who drink alcohol

2. Contemplatives who engage in sexual intercourse

3. Contemplatives who accept gold and silver

4. Contemplatives who engage in wrong livelihood

(from Anguttara Nikaya 4.50)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/