Does not keeping a promise violate the precept on lying? What if I promised myself?
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In my opinion, if you promise something to someone and don't keep it, it is equivalent to lying. But what if the promise is to myself and I don't keep it; is it violating the precept on lying?
Does the lying precept apply to oneself, i.e not lying to yourself?
Sutta / Vinaya references would be very much appreciated.
Edit: I meant one vowed/ promised with honest intention at the time did it, but later change mind and don't want to keep it anymore
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Jun 24, 2014, 12:57 AM
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