WHAT IS CONSIDERED A NEGATIVE KARMA OF SPEECH? FALSE SPEECH
Master Jun Hong Lu: Not telling lies means being honest in one’s words with no intent to deceive others. This is called sheer honesty without deception.
Think about this: If you are truthful in conducting your speech, you are someone of noble character. The wise will never tell lies. They will always tell you the truth and if need be, they will work closely with you to find the solutions to the problem in hand. By doing so, not only will others not complain about them, they will be grateful to them.
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Buddhism In Plain Terms (Audio), Episode 8, 27 March 2020
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