Speak Less, Practice More: Right Speech (Truthful, Kind, Timely, Unifying) | Ovāda

Описание: In this Dhamma talk, Bhante Joe reflects on the power of silence and speech in Buddhist practice, drawing on memories of monastic life in Thailand and a large Ajahn Chah memorial held in deep quiet. He explains why Right Speech is essential on the Noble Eightfold Path, and how even “small” habits of talking can quietly block meditation through attachment and social bonding. Working through key areas—idle speech, divisive speech, lying, and harsh speech—he clarifies what the Buddha actually trained (and what he never endorsed), including the difference between withholding information and deliberately misstating the truth. Along the way, he shares practical examples for everyday life, plus a canonical story featuring Jīvaka and King Chandapajjota to highlight the limits of “skillful” speech.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 — Warm Greeting & Returning to Sri Lanka
00:00:10 — Thailand Then & Now: Learning the Power of Silence
00:00:56 — Ajahn Chah Memorial: Practicing Quiet Together
00:01:26 — Why Right Speech Matters on the Noble Eightfold Path
00:02:04 — Idle Speech (Samphappalāpa): Light Talk vs Losing Renunciation
00:03:26 — How Speech Shapes Atmosphere (Teacher Example)
00:04:40 — Why Too Much Talk Can Block Meditation (Attachment/Bonding)
00:05:43 — Monastery Story: Culture, Pressure, and Practice Tradeoffs
00:07:12 — Seriousness + Lightness: The Balance of Skilled Practitioners
00:10:06 — What Balanced Silence Looks Like (Friendly, Not Brittle)
00:10:56 — Divisive Speech: When Warnings Are Needed vs Gossip/Politics
00:13:05 — Lying: Withholding vs Deliberately Misstating the Truth
00:14:01 — Everyday Skill: Redirecting Without Lying (Practical Example)
00:15:05 — Jīvaka & King Chandapajjota: “Skillful” Speech Has Limits
00:18:12 — Harsh Speech: Dominance, Consequences, and Restraint
00:19:24 — When Firmness Can Be Skillful (Boundaries/Correction)
00:21:08 — Personal Story: Timing, Consequences, and Learning Through Impact
00:23:03 — When It’s Better to Disengage (Avoiding Harmful Dynamics)
00:23:53 — Summary: Speak Little, Truthfully, Gently, for Harmony
00:25:00 — Closing: Right Speech as a Support for Practice & Liberation