Our words can encourage or destroy While Right Speech is part of the Noble Eightfold Path, I am always reminded that the Eightfold Path is meant to be used collectively. This means that our speech is not truly beneficial to…
The power of our words
Tag: Right Effort
Reflecting on the teachings
The Noble Eightfold Path 1. Right View Wisdom 2. Right Intention 3. Right Speech Ethical Conduct 4. Right Action 5. Right Livelihood 6. Right Effort Mental Development 7. Right Mindfulness 8. Right Concentration How does one walk this eightfold path, moment…
The Full Monty
Yes, I think it’s time for me to expose myself. Sort of a Buddhist “Full Monty” if you will. I always do my best to write mindfully and with a gentleness. But I think perhaps there is not enough personal…
You hurt my feelings!
Has anyone ever hurt your feelings? Of course they have. Do you get your feelings hurt almost daily by someone? I’ll bet you do. Are you picturing a recent one in your mind right now? I think you are. Now…
Good things come in fours
In Buddhism, the four immeasurables (brahma-viharas) represent the most beautiful and hopeful aspects of our human nature. They are mindfulness practices that protect the mind from falling into habitual patterns of reactivity which contradict our best intentions. Also referred to…