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| − | To refrain from telling lies is to show [[respect]] for the [[truth]]. No good can come from telling lies, be it out of fun or [[malice]]. When a [[Buddhist]] observes the [[fourth | + | To refrain from telling lies is to show [[respect]] for the [[truth]]. No good can come from telling lies, be it out of fun or [[malice]]. When a [[Buddhist]] observes the [[fourth precept]], he refrains from telling lies or half-[[truths]] that exaggerate or understate, and instead cultivates the [[virtue]] of [[truthfulness]]. Once [[people]] uphold the [[respect]] for [[truth]], there will be fewer quarrels and misunderstandings and fewer cases of false accusations in the courts of justice. {{Wiki|Society}} will then become more [[peaceful]] and orderly. |
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Latest revision as of 23:30, 29 January 2015
To refrain from telling lies is to show respect for the truth. No good can come from telling lies, be it out of fun or malice. When a Buddhist observes the fourth precept, he refrains from telling lies or half-truths that exaggerate or understate, and instead cultivates the virtue of truthfulness. Once people uphold the respect for truth, there will be fewer quarrels and misunderstandings and fewer cases of false accusations in the courts of justice. Society will then become more peaceful and orderly.
