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Old 09-06-2012, 04:48 PM   #1
FYvWldC0

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Default Do we neglect the fourth precept ?
I was wondering this morning if we tend to neglect the fourth precept in the modern world because some people don't seem to worry about lying - or telling what's called "white lies "

What's your opinion ? Do you ever tell lies ?

The fourth precept is:

"I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech."

and:


"Furthermore, abandoning lying, the disciple of the noble ones abstains from lying. In doing so, he gives freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings. In giving freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings, he gains a share in limitless freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, and freedom from oppression. This is the fourth gift..."

AN 8.38


http://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...pancasila.html


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