Right Speech

by The Tricycle Foundation, Gautama Buddha, Katy Butler

One of the Five Precepts for ethical conduct, traditionally Right Speech is defined as the avoidance of four types of harmful communication: lies, divisive speech, harsh speech, and idle chatter. Even with these clear directions, though, factoring Right Speech into our daily lives can be exceedingly difficult. Tricycle Teachings: Right Speech is full of insight and advice from Buddhist teachers on how to successfully bring Right Speech into the interactions and relationships we care most about.

* "Right Speech," by the Buddha
* "Say it Right," by Katy Butler
* "Skillful Speech," by Allan Lokos
* "The Buddhist Guide to Gossip," by Nancy Baker
* "Family Dharma: Right Speech Reconsidered," by Beth Roth
* "Right Speech from a Tibetan Buddhist Perspective," by Roger Jackson
* "Right Speech in Marriage," by Susan Piver Brown
* "Right Lying," by Lin Jensen
* "The Truth about Gossip," by Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron

69 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Established in 1990 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization, The Tricycle Foundation is dedicated to making Buddhist teachings and practices broadly available. In 1991 the Foundation launched Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, the first magazine intended to present Buddhist perspectives to a Western readership. Tricycle soon became the leading independent journal of Buddhism in the West, where it continues to be the most inclusive and widely read vehicle for the dissemination of Buddhist views and values. Our readership includes longtime practitioners, those who are curious about Buddhism or meditation, and those who do not identify as Buddhist but value the teachings of wisdom and compassion that Buddhism has to offer.

By remaining unaffiliated with any particular teacher, sect or lineage, Tricycle provides a unique and independent public forum for exploring Buddhism, establishing a dialogue between Buddhism and the broader culture, and introducing Buddhist thinking to Western disciplines. This approach has enabled Tricycle to successfully attract readers from all walks of life, many of whom desire to enrich their lives through a deeper knowledge of Buddhist traditions.

Reviews

[Fluencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good collection of articles. I found it quite practical and useful