BEING MINDFUL OF OUR SPEECH IS AS GOOD AS GUARDING OUR MINDS
Master Jun Hong Lu: Most of our negative karma is derived from our speech. There is a traditional Chinese saying, “misfortune finds its way out through the mouth; illness finds its way in through the mouth”. Hence, being mindful of our speech is as good as guarding our minds.
As Buddhist practitioners,
When we do not know, do not speak irresponsibly
When we do know, do not speak too much
When we are troubled, do not speak hastily
When we have nothing to say, say nothing
Guard our speech and diligently perform recitations – that is the way to achieve a healthy mind and body to follow the spiritual path of Amitabha Buddha.
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, Sydney, Australia, 27 January 2019
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