Giving expels greed, precepts keep us away from misdoings, patience avoids offence, diligence drives off laziness, dhyana cures attention deficit and prajna dispels stupidity (incorrect ideas).

• 布施度悭贪，持戒度毁犯，忍辱度瞋心，精进度懈怠，禅定度散乱，智慧度愚痴（邪见）。