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The Challenge of Skillful Speech

“Skillful Speech is not something you practice on the cushion. It happens in dialogue, not silence. During formal meditation, however, you can think about your habits of speech and try to convert the thoughts that arise to skillful thoughts—those motivated … Continue reading

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Harmonious Speech

Photo by Jason Rosewell on Unsplash Text from the website “The Buddha’s Advice to Laypeople” by Lynn J. Kelly A second category of Right Speech (after truthfulness) is harmonious speech, or refraining from saying things with the intention of dividing people or groups … Continue reading

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