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Truthful without Compromise: 4th Buddhist Precept | Ajahn Dhammasiha
On the first Full Moon in the Rains Retreat, Ajahn Dhammasiha reminds of the crucial importance of the 4th Buddhist Precept:Musāvādā veramaṇi sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmiI commit to the training-rule to abstain from lyingOf all the defilements, delusion/ignorance ('moha'/avijjā') is the most pernicious. It has serious karmic consequences, and is very difficult to overcome. But if we intentionally, knowingly lie to others, we're increasing their ignorance/delusion, and thus cause them significant harm. At the same time, we create much bad karma for ourselves.However, there is also a deeper aspect of…
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