The Buddha taught us that we practice awakening, and that when we
awaken we awaken to the TRUTH.

When the truth is witheld it is no longer the truth.
When the truth is diminished it is no longer the truth.
When the truth is embellished or exaggerated, it is no longer the truth.
When the truth is partialized it becomes ' half-truth,' and is no
longer the truth.
When the truth is supressed, it is no longer the truth.
When the truth is distorted, it is no longer the truth.
When the truth is tainted, it is no longer the truth.

When the truth is unspoken, it becomes a secret.

When the truth is twisted, it becomes a lie.

What then is truth ?

Truth is pure. Truth is what is.