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“The fourth precept used to be translated as false and harmful speech. In the new chanting book, it’s just lying. Is there a reason for this?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [False speech] [Pāli] [Chanting] // [Right Speech]

Reference: Amaravati Chanting Book, p. 130

Sutta: MN 41: Saleyyaka Sutta

Chanting [2018], Session 1, Excerpt 13

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Reading and commentary on the definition of Right Speech in MN 41.13. Read by Ajahn Pasanno. [Right Speech] // [Unskillful qualities] [Skillful qualities] [False speech] [Malicious speech] [Harsh speech] [Idle chatter]

Right Speech and Living with Ourselves [2016], Session 4, Excerpt 1