Factors of Offence (Theravada)

From Wikivinaya

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Many rules have specific factors such as:

• Object
• Intention
• Perception
• Effort
• Result

Sometimes the factors are enumerated directly in the text of the canon and sometimes they are only found in the commentaries.

When the factors are listed, all must be fulfilled to commit the full offense.