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Eightfold Path: Right Speech

Right Speech is communication that reduces harm and supports truth, kindness, and timing. It includes what you say, how you say it, and when you choose silence. This page gathers suttas for conflict, criticism, gossip, regret, and repairing trust.

Right Speech in Buddhism: Before You Speak (MN 58)

Chibi monk looks annoyed while tapping a smartphone, with an empty speech bubble; SuttaDay logo.

Most harmful speech begins long before the words come out.

MN 58 explores how truth, timing, and intention shape the way we speak, and why even honest words can still cause harm when spoken carelessly.

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