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Theme: Speech

Suttas on Right Speech: speak with truth and care, avoid harm, and improve conflict, repair, and everyday conversation.

Start here when words cause regret: slow down and choose speech that reduces harm.

Right Livelihood in Buddhism: Be of Benefit Through Your Work (AN 5.177)

“AN 5.177 ‘The Business Sutta’ illustration contrasting dishonest trade with a fair, honest market stall run by a chibi monk.”

Some work helps. Some work harms.

AN 5.177 is unusually direct about that, and it raises a harder question: what does your work actually put into the world?