Fourteen root downfalls

Fourteen root downfalls - Fourteen major samayas in the Sarma tradition. 1) Disrespecting the vajra master, 2) transgressing the words of the buddhas, 3) insulting one’s vajra brothers and sisters, 4) abandoning love for sentient beings, 5) abandoning the bodhichitta of aspiration or application, 6) criticizing the teachings of the sutras and tantras, 7) revealing secrets to those who are unworthy, 8) mistreating one’s body, 9) abandoning emptiness, 10) keeping bad company, 11) failing to reflect on emptiness, 12) upsetting those who have faith in the teachings, 13) failing to observe the samaya commitments, 14) denigrating women.