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Truthfulness

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We discuss the role of truthfulness (sacca), the seventh of the ten paramis. Truthfulness with the intention of attaining enlightenment includes three aspects: not telling lies, speaking the truth for the benefit of oneself, and others and maintaining the virtue of honesty. We have the opportunity to practice truthfulness in our daily speech. What is right speech, what is harmful speech, and what is the role of truth telling in the path of enlightenment?

The ten paramis in the Theravāda tradition are a way of conceptualizing the interdependent qualities of a flourishing human life. (1) generosity (dāna), (2) morality (sīla), (3) renunciation (nekhamma), (4) insight (pañña), (5) energy (viriya), (6) patience (khanti), (7) truthfulness (sacca), (8) resolution (adhiṭṭhāna), (9) loving-kindness (metta), and (10) equanimity (upekkhā).

Original Talk: August 23, 2024

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