Ikkyu’s Poison

Feb. 29 | The truly skilful are able to correct the unskilful without antagonising the latter. - Stonepeace When Zen Master Ikkyu was still a child, he began to study Zen in a monastery. Ikkyu’s master had a jar of candy that he was particularly fond of and,...

Importance of Truthfulness As Right Speech

Feb. 7 | To lie is to misalign others from the truth. To lie is also to misalign oneself from the truth that there will be karmic repercussions for doing so. - Stonepeace Herein someone avoids false speech and abstains from it. He speaks the truth, is devoted...

Chat On Truthfulness

Jun. 13 | Question: Sometimes I lie to protect my privacy. Answer: Perhaps you should just say you’re uncomfortable with the topic or change it? Question: Sometimes it’s because I don’t wish to discuss a matter. Answer: You can use the method...