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The lecture takes us through the four positive and progressive speech precepts, and is a statement of what …
Sangharakshita
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A review of Buddhist scriptures: meaningful speech in the Dhammapada; quality not quantity (13:26)
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The great importance of speech in Buddhism; four progressively deepening qualities of Perfect Speech: (6:24)
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I. Truthful Speech – i. factually accurate, not exaggerating or minimising-ii. ‘psycho-spiritually accurate’, the need for self-awareness (10:39)
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II. Affectionate Speech – awareness of other people (5:31)
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III. Useful Speech – promoting spiritual growth in others, being positive and appreciative;
IV. Harmonious Speech – mutual self-transcendence;
the culmination in silence (9:04)