6. “In conversations that are difficult or where I want to ‘look good,’ I try to stay with the body and watch the thoughts. I am determined to not say something unskillful or selfing, and then Bam!—before I know it, out it comes. It is very humbling.” Answered by Ajahn Cunda. [Right Speech] [Blame and praise] [Mindfulness of body] [Clear comprehension] // [Right Action] [Mindfulness] [Conceit] [Self-identity view] [Sense restraint] [Virtue] [Gladdening the mind]
10. “If you are constantly around someone who engages you with prolonged and agitated discussion, how do you handle that?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro and Ajahn Pasanno. [Idle chatter] // [Mindfulness] [Clear comprehension] [Admonishment/feedback]
Sutta: MN 2: Sabbāsava Sutta.
Quote: “Never give feedback to your fellow samaṇas before the meal.” — Ajahn Chah. Quoted by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Chah] [Monastic life]
Quote: “We can be completely mindful of taking initiative. Our capacity to act is part of the way things are.” — Ajahn Amaro. [Right Action ] [Discernment] [Right Mindfulness] [Buddha/Biography]