5 qualitites of an impure lay follower

Five qualities of an impure lay follower:

1. He/she does not have conviction [in the Buddha's Awakening]

2. He/she is unvirtuous

3. He/she is eager for protective charms and ceremonies;

4. He/she trusts protective charms and ceremonies, not kamma

5. He/she searches for recipients of his/her offerings outside [of the Sangha], and gives offerings there first

(from Anguttara Nikaya 5.175)

References

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