mindful speech
i'm reposting this as a reminder to myself.
abstain from lying, malicious words, harsh language, and useless talk.
lying by omission is still lying.
malicious talk is speech that destroys other people's friendships or damages their reputations.
verbal abuse, profanity, sarcasm, hypocrisy, and excessively blunt or belittling criticism are all examples of harsh language.
harsh language hurts others and debases you.
gossip and idle talk lead to quarrels and misunderstandings, waste your time, and create a confused state of mind.
all unncessary speech not motivated by generosity, loving-friendliness, and compassion is harmful.
ask yourself before you speak: "is it true? is it kind? is it beneficial? does it harm anyone? is this the right time to say something?"
using mindfulness to strengthen your resolution to say nothing hurtful and to use only soft, well-chosen words can bring harmony to any difficult situation.
bhante henepola gunaratana - step three of 8 mindful steps to happiness
abstain from lying, malicious words, harsh language, and useless talk.
lying by omission is still lying.
malicious talk is speech that destroys other people's friendships or damages their reputations.
verbal abuse, profanity, sarcasm, hypocrisy, and excessively blunt or belittling criticism are all examples of harsh language.
harsh language hurts others and debases you.
gossip and idle talk lead to quarrels and misunderstandings, waste your time, and create a confused state of mind.
all unncessary speech not motivated by generosity, loving-friendliness, and compassion is harmful.
ask yourself before you speak: "is it true? is it kind? is it beneficial? does it harm anyone? is this the right time to say something?"
using mindfulness to strengthen your resolution to say nothing hurtful and to use only soft, well-chosen words can bring harmony to any difficult situation.
bhante henepola gunaratana - step three of 8 mindful steps to happiness