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A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Wise Speech and Wise Hearing: Uprightness & Shame Subtitle: A Character Study in Proverbs Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 4/13/2025 Bible: Proverbs 13:1-6 Length: 46 min.
Wise Concentration, the final step of the Eightfold Path, integrates all preceding steps, guiding practitioners toward liberation and enlightenment. It involves steadying the mind to develop insight, clarity, and a deep state of presence.Wise Concentration builds on:Wise Understanding: Focusing on why we practice and what we need.Wise Intention: Setting a clear purpose for practice.Wise Speech, Action, and Livelihood: Cultivating ethical discipline and clarity in thought and behaviour.Wise Effort: Redirecting the mind to the present moment with perseverance.Wise Mindfulness: Maintaining non-judgmental awareness to support concentration.In yoga, concentration techniques include scheduling time, creating a focused space, steadying the gaze (Drishti), practicing Ujjayi breath, and using objects such as breath or sensation to anchor awareness.With consistent practice, distractions lessen, leading to deeper focus, inner stillness, and the joyful absorption of the present moment—paving the way to freedom and fulfilment.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Wise Speech and Wise Hearing Subtitle: A Character Study in Proverbs Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 4/6/2025 Bible: Proverbs 13:1-3 Length: 60 min.
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The third step of the Eightfold Path, Wise Speech, emphasises the importance of mindful, compassionate communication. It involves refraining from false speech, divisive speech, harsh words, and idle chatter, while cultivating truthful, meaningful, and purposeful communication. Wise Speech encourages us to speak with honesty, kindness, and empathy, promoting understanding and harmony.Active listening is also essential, allowing for deeper connection and skilful responses. The practice of mindful speech asks us to reflect on the impact of our words and ensure they are thoughtful, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind.In addition, we practice Noble Silence, which enhances concentration and mindfulness, reduces distractions, and creates space for reflection. During Noble Silence, we observe our internal dialogue, recognising the stories and reactions that arise. This practice trains the mind to be more present and connected to the body. Today, we'll use pranayama techniques like OM and Bhramari to deepen this connection and foster contentment and freedom.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Eightfold Path is a central teaching in Buddhism, offering guidelines for a meaningful life. It consists of eight steps: Wise Understanding, Wise Intention, Wise Speech, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood, Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. These steps are categorised into three groups: Wisdom (Wise Understanding, Wise Intention), Morality (Wise Speech, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood), and Concentration (Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, Wise Concentration). These categories are interdependent, supporting the development of wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental concentration.Wise Understanding involves a clear awareness of the Four Noble Truths, which explain suffering, its causes, its cessation, and the path to its end. It encourages mindfulness of one's body, mind, and energy, helping identify attachments and aversions. Practicing this wisdom in yoga and life helps clear distractions, leading to greater clarity, compassion, wisdom, and love, ultimately guiding us toward self-awareness, peace, and purpose.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
(Insight San Diego) Wise speech is an integral part of the traditional Buddhist path of awakening and a powerful way to energize our daily life practice, but is often underdeveloped in Western Buddhist practice. We'll look in a very practical way at three aspects of wise speech: (1) developing presence in the midst of communication; (2) working with the four guidelines for skillful speech developed by the Buddha; and (3) becoming more mindful of and skillful with thoughts and emotions occurring during communication. For each of the foundations, a number of ways of practicing are offered. The talk is followed by discussion.
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(Insight San Diego) Wise speech is an integral part of the traditional Buddhist path of awakening and a powerful way to energize our daily life practice, but is often underdeveloped in Western Buddhist practice. We'll look in a very practical way at three aspects of wise speech: (1) developing presence in the midst of communication; (2) working with the four guidelines for skillful speech developed by the Buddha; and (3) becoming more mindful of and skillful with thoughts and emotions occurring during communication. For each of the foundations, a number of ways of practicing are offered. The talk is followed by discussion.
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Exploring how compassionate speech and mindful listening can transform our lives, Jack shares how we can navigate culture's web of lies by using the energy of Wise Speech to truly awaken.Transform your 2025 with Jack! Join “The Year of Awakening: An Intimate Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield” a year-long online course beginning Jan 2025!“[Wise Speech] is really about compassion—it's being aware of the power of speech, and using it to express what is conscious and what brings freedom.” – Jack KornfieldExploring the third step of the Eightfold Path, Jack mindfully shares on:Wise Speech / Right Speech as a factor of awakeningCompassion, non-harming, and embodying Buddha NatureRam Dass's “Hopi-Hippie Be-In” and what it means to ‘speak the truth'Navigating culture's and advertising's web of liesSpeaking from your deepest truth and knowingBuddha and using the energy of speech to awakenWhat it means to truly listen to another human beingCompassionate communication and listeningDiscerning your intention and motivation when talking to peopleSpeaking like a Buddha and treasuring our speechThe simple pleasure of talking and communicationUsing your words for justice, truth, love, and wisdomLetting go of pride and needing to be rightA “Wise Speech” guided meditationChanting the seed syllable “Ah”“The key to listening and speaking wisely is the intention—our intention to learn, to discover, to hear something that we haven't understood.” – Jack Kornfield“The possibility, if we are to live an awakened life, is to foster that speech that comes from our deeper knowing.” – Jack KornfieldThis Dharma Talk recorded in 1992 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Wisdom's Fruit: Wise Speech (2) Subtitle: A Character Study in Proverbs Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 10/6/2024 Bible: Proverbs 12:13-16 Length: 46 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Wisdom's Fruit: Wise Speech Subtitle: A Character Study in Proverbs Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 9/22/2024 Bible: Proverbs 12:13-16 Length: 56 min.
(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge: dharma talks and meditation instruction
(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)
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(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)
The Buddha's teaching on Wise Speech serves us well in these days of great polarization. We have our sides and spew our rhetoric, often without thinking about how we communicate can make a bad situation worse. The invitation, as always, is pause and think about the truth, necessity and kindness of how we connect with others. It does not mean we shy away from difficult conversations or keep quiet in the face of injustice. Instead, it asks us to really be present in how we show up. Recorded May 4, 2024 in the virtual worldVisit Mary's website for more info on classes and teachings.
Why is wholesome speech one of the hardest precepts to navigate?In this talk, Tom Baker explores the many nuances of wise conversation, including:The ways our words cause sufferingThe intoxicating aspect of slander and gossipThe mindfulness component of watching our speechListening with our whole presenceOur responsibility to speak out against injusticeOvercoming our reluctance to speak up for ourselvesA Buddhist perspective on freedom of speech______________ Tetsugen Tom Baker is a Soto Zen priest in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki-Roshi. He was ordained by Shinki Mark Lancaster at Dragon's Leap Temple in 2017. He practices in the “Marketplace Priest” tradition. Long active in the Meditation in Recovery group, he was a founder of the off-shoot monthly Zen Men in 2015.Tom works in the Geriatrics Division at UCSF and specializes in Palliative Care and end-of-life issues. He married his husband Gary Dexter in November 2021. Support the Show.______________ To participate live and be notified of upcoming speakers in advance, please Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gaybuddhistfellowship) or visit https://gaybuddhist.org/calendar/ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit www.GayBuddhist.org.There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy many hundreds of these recorded talks dating back to 1996 CREDITSAudio Engineer: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter
Dharma Talk from Two Hands Sangha this past Sunday on the topic of Wise Speech, particularly around gossip and complaining. It's been coming up a lot lately and a conversation with a friend finally convinced me it was time for a reminder on the topic. I hope you'll enjoy this talk, and would like to hear from you if you have any questions or comments.
In this episode Andrew Chapman and Rachael Tanner-Smith offer an overview of the eightfold path:Wise View, Wise Intention, Wise Speech, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood, Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN.https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgPaypal: https://whm.center/donateVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashville Follow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
Eve explores how "wise speech" enhances communication, aiding in stress navigation. Discover how mindful communication transforms daily challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steadfast in Wise Speech, James 3:1-18 James 3 challenges us to reject the double-mindedness that stunts our growth, sabotages our work, and poisons our words, by single-mindedly pursuing the pure wisdom of God from above (3:17). A double-minded, restless, and unstable (1:8, 3:8) woman looks back to the wisdom from below—whose source is the fire of Hell—and allows jealousy and selfish ambition (3:14,16) to flourish in her heart so that she seeks her own glory at the expense of others and sets herself up as God's judge, grumbling about his gifts and accusing him of evil (1: 13). But the pure wisdom of God has power to supplant the jealousy and selfish ambition in our hearts with the meekness of wisdom, (3:13) so that we gradually grow up into the steadfast character of our God and Savior. Receiving this wisdom is easier than you might think! We have only to ask (1:5), and the God “who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all” will also graciously give us the wisdom we need to grow in our faith, to be fruitful in our works, and to overflow in a fountain of life-giving words (Romans 8:32).
This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2023.08.31 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2023.08.31 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/live/9iCbD4KN7hI?si=Dd_i9CfKwQJRfuu_&t=1885. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2023.08.30 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2023.08.30 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2023.08.29 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Closed Captioning: https://otter.ai/u/zIMGfuvG-X4HGAZmtQJWwsIEOZg?utm_source=copy_url ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2023.08.29 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Closed Captioning: https://otter.ai/u/zIMGfuvG-X4HGAZmtQJWwsIEOZg?utm_source=copy_url ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2023.08.28 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Closed Captioning: https://otter.ai/u/lAKTtbrLjZ-95fxQxvPPB6a9RdM?utm_source=copy_url ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2023.08.28 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Closed Captioning: https://otter.ai/u/lAKTtbrLjZ-95fxQxvPPB6a9RdM?utm_source=copy_url ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We first review four foundations of wise speech: (1) developing presence in the midst of communication; (2) working with the four guidelines for skillful speech developed by the Buddha; (3) bringing our mindfulness and skillful responses to our thoughts, emotions, and body states into our speech practice; and (4) empathy practice, tuning into others' and our own emotions and sense of "what matters." We then explore the importance of being with challenges and difficulties in our practice generally, and do two exercises exploring a difficult or challenging interaction with another, including working with an "empathy map." Discussion follows. (Materials on emotions [or feelings], needs, and an "empathy map" are given below, under "documents.")
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We first focus on the importance of the practice of wise speech and then review three foundations of such practice: (1) developing presence in the midst of communication; (2) working with the four guidelines for skillful speech developed by the Buddha; and (3) integrating our practice to be mindful and skillful with thoughts, emotions, and body states with our speech practice. We then introduce a fourth foundation, empathy practice, aiming to understand and connect with another, exploring the roots of such practice in the innate capacity of empathy. We then identify a simple yet basic practice of tuning into someone's emotions and "needs" (or what matters to someone), based on the work of Nonviolent Communication (developed first by Marshall Rosenberg). A discussion follows, particularly examining bringing these practices into challenging interactions. (Materials on emotions--or feelings, needs, and an "empathy map" are given below, under "documents.")
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We look first at the importance of wise speech, the way that it forms an integral part of the path of awakening, the way that it is often underdeveloped in Western Buddhist practice, for various reasons, and some of the challenges of speech. We then examine three aspects of wise speech practice: (1) developing presence in the midst of communication; (2) working with the four guidelines for skillful speech developed by the Buddha; and (3) integrating our practice to be mindful and skillful with thoughts, emotions, and body states with our speech practice. The talk is followed by discussion, focused especially on some challenging relational and speech situations.
This talk was given by Nikki Mirghafori on 2023.02.10 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* *Guidelines for Wise Speech from the Series This Week * Questions to ask ourselves before we speak: 1. Is it true and factual? 2. Is it divisive? Or does it create harmony? 3. Is it harsh and abusive? Or is it gentle? 4. Is it idle chatter? Or is it beneficial? 5. Am I speaking with a mind of goodwill? 6. Is this the right time? ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Nikki Mirghafori on 2023.02.09 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Nikki Mirghafori on 2023.02.08 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Nikki Mirghafori on 2023.02.07 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Nikki Mirghafori on 2023.02.06 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/live/fdqY1lI6d50?feature=share&t=1809. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This talk was given by Nikki Mirghafori on 2022.12.14 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtu.be/tsfssdYw5YY. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
A lot of people wish to be smart. But if they were really smart, they'd wish to be wise. Join Dr. Tony Evans as he tells us how God can make that wish come true as he maps out a course for people in search of understanding. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29
A lot of people wish to be smart. But if they were really smart, they'd wish to be wise. Join Dr. Tony Evans as he tells us how God can make that wish come true as he maps out a course for people in search of understanding. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29