Hi, All.

Our local group would like to discuss Right Speech, and I’m searching for written teachings on this subject. Can anyone point me to chapters or sections of books, or published talks on Right Speech. Again we’d like to limit our study to the teachings of the monks and nuns in Ajahn Chah’s lineage.

Thanks,
Dorothea

Hi Barbara,

Thanks for sharing your inspiring story. A lovely example of how walking this path can change our world for the better while simultanioulsy extending the opportunity of worldly change for those we come into contact with.

Bjean - 10 March 2007 09:51 PM

I felt connected to these people like I never had before.  Connected in a way that only a meditation practice can speak to.  Once I finished my goodbyes I left the room feeling lighter and my spine felt erect, like sitting on the cushion, and I have slept soundly ever since.  My body, mind, and spirit feel in-line, so to speak.

Much mudita,
Sakula

When I introduced myself last motnh I mentioned my challenge with right speech.  I would like to report that my meditation practice moved through me last week and I was clearly reminded that it is useful indeed to practice!  My work life has been a rough go for the past year.  Through my love of what I do and desire to continue my work, but in a different environment, I aked to have my office moved to a non-hostile environment. This was honored.  I wanted to say goodbye and put closure to my work environment.  When I entered the room to say goodbye to about 20 colleagues love overcame me and the speech I gave moved through me in a way that I wondered who was speaking!  Now I can say it was my heart and not my brain.  I felt connected to these people like I never had before.  Connected in a way that only a meditation practice can speak to.  Once I finished my goodbyes I left the room feeling lighter and my spine felt erect, like sitting on the cushion, and I have slept soundly ever since.  My body, mind, and spirit feel in-line, so to speak.