The Heart Of Buddha's Teaching
Sometimes we speak clumsily
And create internal knots in others.
Then we say, “I was just telling the truth.”
It may be the truth,
But if our way of speaking
Causes unnecessary suffering
It is not Right Speech.
The truth must be presented in ways
That others can accept.
Words that damage or destroy
Are not Right Speech.
Before you speak,
Understand the person
You are speaking to.
Consider each word carefully
Before you say anything
So that your speech is “Right”
In both form and content.
Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh
The Heart Of Buddha's Teaching
Admin: Something I must improve on as well 🙏
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