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The Book of James deals a deck of wisdom, guiding us to live with faith, love, and discernment through actionable teachings, inspired by Proverbs and the Sermon on the Mount. Like a dealer laying out cards, James introduces God's wisdom as a gift, always there during trials, when we need guidance, and when tempted to be selfish or petty. Join Horizon for James: LIVE AND LOVE WISELY, a verse-by-verse study.
The Buddha's teaching on Wise Speech remains as important and necessary today as it did over 2,500 years ago. It may be even more important to be grounded in wisdom and clarity because there are so many more ways to interact with each other and we see the impact and harm of unwise speech around us on a daily basis. Mary talks about how we can make this part of our life.Recorded Jan. 17, 2026 in the virtual worldSend me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks.Visit Mary's website for more info on classes and teachings.
Words carry extraordinary weight in our lives—more than 600,000 exist in the English language, yet how many of ours truly matter? This exploration of Proverbs 15 challenges us to examine whether our words fall to the ground wasted or carry the purposeful impact of Samuel, whose every word mattered to God. At the heart of this teaching lies a transformative truth: a soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger like shaking a bottle until everything explodes. We discover that wisdom isn't just about what we say, but how we say it—recognizing that we can instantly shift from heated argument to gentle greeting when the phone rings or when we arrive at church. The dichotomy is clear: gentle tongues are trees of life that heal and restore, while perverse speech breaks spirits and leaves wounds that echo for years. God sees everything—from the depths of Sheol to the intentions of our hearts—and He responds not to our religious sacrifices but to our genuine pursuit of righteousness. The call here is profound: cultivate a teachable spirit, listen twice as much as we speak (we have two ears and one mouth for a reason), and let our words be life-giving rather than destructive. When we master the art of the soft answer, we don't just change conversations—we transform entire environments and relationships.**Detailed Notes:**1. **Introduction: Words and Wisdom** - The sermon emphasizes the power of words as highlighted in Proverbs 15. - Reference to 1 Samuel 3: Samuel's words were purposeful, never wasted. - The importance of using words for positive outcomes.2. **Wise Speech vs. Destructive Speech (Proverbs 15:1, 2, 4, 7, 23, 26, 28)** - "A soft answer turns away wrath" encourages gentle responses. - Contrast between wise and foolish speech. - The power of words to heal or harm, to calm or ignite conflict.3. **The Character and Order of the Lord (Proverbs 15:3, 8-9, 11, 25, 29)** - God's omnipresence and omniscience. - Authenticity in righteousness vs. empty religious gestures. - God's knowledge of our hearts and actions.4. **Instruction, Discipline, and Teachability (Proverbs 15:5, 10, 12, 14, 31-33)** - The ability to accept reproof and seek knowledge leads to wisdom. - Encouragement to listen and be teachable.5. **Moral Direction and Life Outcomes (Proverbs 15:6, 16-17, 18-20, 22, 24)** - Moral choices lead to specific life outcomes. - The benefits of surrounding oneself with wise counsel.6. **Heart Posture and Inner Life (Proverbs 15:13-15, 30)** - Inner character impacts joy and perspective. - Joy and contentment stem from aligning with truth.**Practical Applications:**1. **Mind Your Speech:** - Memorize "a soft answer turns away wrath" and attempt to integrate this practice into daily interactions. - Focus on how words can either build others up or tear them down.2. **Seek God's Insight:** - Regularly reflect on intentions behind actions. - Pursue a life that is not just outwardly religious but inwardly righteous.3. **Be Teachable:** - Develop a habit of listening more than speaking, aiming for continuous learning and growth. - Embrace correction and seek guidance from wise mentors.4. **Assess Moral Direction:** - Evaluate daily choices to ensure they lead towards desired life outcomes. - Seek and heed the counsel of spiritually mature individuals.**Discussion Questions:**1. How can you apply the principle of a "soft answer" in your relationship with family and coworkers?2. Reflect on a time when words deeply impacted you, either positively or negatively. How can this lesson shape your speech?3. In what ways can you actively pursue being more teachable in your spiritual journey?4. How can you become more aware of God's presence in your daily decisions and actions?Try breaking down your reflections with others this week, focusing on Proverbs 15's wisdom about speech, teachability, and moral integrity.
This talk explores how every word we speak carries the power to create harmony or division, awakening or confusion. Drawing from the Buddha's teaching on Right Speech—truthful, kind, useful, and timely communication—you'll discover how mindfulness transforms the way we express ourselves and listen to others. Words become more than sound; they become expressions of presence, integrity, and care. Through stories, reflection, and a few moments of silence, we'll explore how conscious speech can become a profound practice of awakening in daily life. You'll learn how to pause before speaking, feel into your intention, and sense whether your words arise from love or from fear. You'll explore the liberating clarity of truthfulness, the warmth of kindness, the power of words that serve, and the wisdom of silence. These simple but radical principles—rooted in the Buddha's Eightfold Path—can transform your relationships, deepen your meditation, and turn everyday conversation into an expression of compassion and freedom.
Words are an integral part of daily life, but they have great power to lead us to life or death. Come examine 10 principles in Proverbs to help us to develop wise speech and avoid foolish speech.
"Stop, See, Soften, Serve" is a Dharma talk and brief guided meditation about Wise Action. Actions tend to be greater than words, and this week's talk is about making the Dharma visible through what we do. We explored Wise Action's three threads of non-harming, not taking what isn't freely given, and honoring intimacy and consent as well as how they braid with Wise Speech to make our lives safer to be around. The practice is simple: Stop. See. Soften. Serve. This talk seemed very timely for our group, and I hope you find it useful in your life. Enjoy!https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com
"Wise and Free" is a Dharma talk offered at Two Hands Sangha on the topic of Wise Speech. We often celebrate the idea of free speech (the right to say what we want, when we want). But the Buddha taught something deeper: wise speech.Wise speech isn't about restriction, it's about freedom. The kind that comes from words that heal instead of harm, and which connect instead of divide.This talk explores how our words can bind us in regret or set us free in compassion. Just because speech is free doesn't mean it's wise, but wise speech will always be freeing.https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com
See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2025-07-27 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) The blessings of a strong mettā practice developed on retreat include how we can cultivate wise actions and wise speech when we leave retreat.
In this episode of Pray the Word on Proverbs 25:11, David Platt challenges us to use our words for others' benefit.Explore more content from Radical.
This talk was given by Ines Freedman on 2025.05.07 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/live/iWOeF7ceHe0?si=6FoJzbjFnh7pwQLK&t=1836. ******* 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 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.
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.
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
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
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
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