True Person: Ethical Conduct and Moral Virtue

True persons are those who refrain from harmful actions and do not lead others into such behaviors, as explained in Chapter 21.

### The Buddha's Teachings on True and False People
* 📜 In Chapter 21, "True Person," of the text "Namu Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa," the Buddha imparts teachings on different categories of people based on their **actions**.
* 🚫 The "**not true**" people are those who engage in harmful acts such as **taking lives, stealing, committing sexual misconduct, lying, and consuming intoxicants**.
* 🔄 "More not true than the not true" are individuals who not only commit these harmful acts themselves but also **influence and encourage others to do so**.
* ✅ The "**true**" people are those who refrain from harmful actions and take delight in **virtuous conduct**.
* 🔺 "**Truer than the true**" individuals are those who not only abstain from harmful actions themselves but also **encourage others to follow virtuous paths**.

In Namu Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa. Chapter 21, True Person. Learners, you must learn from me. Those who are not true, those who are more not true than the not true, and those who are true, even truer than the true. Listen to this carefully and engrave it in your heart. Now I will say this. The Lord said, Disciples, who is the person who is not true? Here, some people take lives, steal, commit sexual misconduct, lie, and consume intoxicants, the root of evil. Disciples, these are called the not true. Are there those who are more not true than the not true? Here, some not only take their own lives but also lead others to take lives, not only steal themselves but also encourage others to steal.

They cause themselves to commit sinful acts and also provoke others to commit sinful acts. They lie themselves and encourage others to lie. They consume intoxicating drinks and substances themselves and lead others to consume them. They say, Oh, you people are worse than those who are not truthful. Oh, you people! Then who is a truthful person? Here, some people take delight in killing, stealing, being unchaste, lying, consuming intoxicants. They say, These are truthful people. Some people take delight in killing themselves and others, stealing from themselves and others.

Encouraging oneself to lie and also encouraging others to lie, encouraging oneself to consume alcohol and addictive substances, which are the foundation of lies, and encouraging others to consume alcohol and addictive substances, are considered more truthful than true people.

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The Buddha's Teachings on True and Untrue Persons

The Buddha explains the characteristics of untrue persons, who commit harmful actions, and even more untrue persons, who lead others to do the same.

On the other hand, he also describes true persons as those who take delight in positive and virtuous behavior, contrasting with the untrue individuals.

The Impact of Encouraging Dishonesty and Substance Abuse

Encouraging dishonesty and substance abuse is seen as more admirable than being honest and sober.

This mindset promotes harmful behaviors and goes against societal values.

The glorification of these negative traits can have damaging effects on individuals and communities.