“How does one practice wise restraint in lay life when one has to deal with family, friends, coworkers, and so on? Especially on the level of speech and emotions that one encounters.” Answered by Ajahn Karuṇadhammo. [Sense restraint] [Lay life] [Right Speech] [Emotion] // [Discernment] [Unwholesome Roots] [Appropriate attention] [Continuity of mindfulness] [Mindfulness of body] [Clear comprehension]
Vinaya: Conditions for skillful admonishment in the Buddhist Monastic Code’s discussion of Bhikkhu Saṅghādisesa 8. [Admonishment/feedback]
Abhayagiri 25th Anniversary Retreat [2021], Session 22, Excerpt 5
Reflection by Ajahn Jotipālo: The importance of asking permission before asking forgiveness or admonishing someone. [Forgiveness] [Admonishment/feedback] [Right Speech]
Reference: Criteria for admonishment in the Buddhist Monastic Code’s discussion of Bhikkhu Saṅghādisesa 8.
Right Speech and Living with Ourselves [2016], Session 1, Excerpt 11
Readings: Background information about the bhikkhu Channa by Ajahn Karuṇadhammo: [Buddha/Biography] // [Commentaries] [Disciplinary transactions] [Vinaya]
Vinaya: Bhikkhu Pācittiya 12 origin story, Buddhist Monastic Code Vol. 1, p. 419.
Vinaya: Bhikkhu Pācittiya 71 origin story.
Vinaya: Bhikkhu Saṅghādisesa 12 origin story, Buddhist Monastic Code Vol. 1, p. 222.
The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness [2013], Session 34, Excerpt 1
“Thank you for this wonderful retreat. I would be grateful if you could share some teachings that would be a support to abstain from eating after 12 pm.” Answered by Ajahn Ñāṇiko. [Meditation retreats] [Eating after noon] // [Determination] [Health] [Simplicity] [Precepts] [Proliferation] [Medicinal requisites]
Metaphor of admonishing one’s own mind. [Admonishment/feedback] [Symbolism/metaphor] [Ajahn Chah] [Ajahn Ñāṇiko]
Vinaya: Bhikkhu Nissaggiya-pācittiya 23; commentary in Buddhist Monastic Code Vol. 1, p. 333.
2021 Abhayagiri Online Thanksgiving Retreat, Session 6, Excerpt 4
“Topics to avoid in conversation for the sake of harmony: politics, food, money, people who aren’t present, sports, scandals, etc. Where is the long list printed?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Karuṇadhammo. [Idle chatter]
Reference: Buddhist Monastic Code Vol. 1, p. 397: Explanation of animal talk in the discussion of Bhikkhu Pācittiya 6.
Sutta: AN 10.69: Topics of Discussion.