Words have the power to heal or destroy, to unite or divide. The Buddha taught Right Speech (Samma Vaca) as an essential component of the Noble Eightfold Path to bring peace to oneself and the world.
The 5 Criteria for Well-Spoken Words (Abhaya Sutta, MN 58)
- Truthful (Sacca): Words grounded in reality, free from deceit.
- Affectionate and Polite (Sakhila): Words spoken with gentle courtesy.
- Beneficial (Atthasamhita): Words that bring true spiritual or practical benefit.
- Spoken with Goodwill (Metta-citta): Words motivated by pure love, not anger or malice.
- Timely (Kalena): Words spoken at the appropriate moment.
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