039 What is Right Speech?




5 Minute Dharma Podcast show

Summary: In this episode we want to explore the meaning of Right Speech. Right Speech is one of the steps in the Noble Eightfold Path. Right Speech means appropriate speech, skillful speech, wise speech. Right Speech is speech that is in sync with reality as it really is. Podcast Outline Introduction A. First, Right Speech is not False or Dishonest B. Second, Right Speech is not Divisive or Disruptive C. Third, Right Speech is not Harsh or Abusive D. Fourth, Right Speech is not idle chatter Conclusion