Purification to Bless One’s Speech

Following these instructions will purify how you relate to the world through your ability to speak. This brief ceremony protects us from creating an awful mess by saying fooling and harmful things. Practicing this profound aspect of Buddha’s perfect conduct imbues us with new abilities to always speak truthfully, skillfully and carefully.

12:16 | Extracted from "Deconstructing Emotions Retreat" teachings given at Thubten Norbu Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center January 29-31. Full teaching here.