buddhagrrl - Profile (original) (raw)

on 30 July 2002 (#649587)

Flouncy Bouncy Buddha Grrl

Massachusetts, United States

From Thich Nhat Hanh
in his book,

For a Future to be Possible

(posted by maddr - journal now defunct)
Fourth Precept: Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful speech and the inability to listen to others, I vow to cultivate loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy and happiness to other and relieve others of their suffering. Knowing that words can create happiness or suffering. I vow to learn to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence, joy, and hope. I am determined not to spread news that I do not know to be certain and not to criticize or condemn things of which I am not sure. I will refrain from uttering words that can cause division or discord, or that can cause the family or community to break. I will make all efforts to reconcile and resolve all conflicts, however small.

1. Precision: Enunciate your words clearly.

2. Simplicity: Choose your words well.

3. Pace: Speak slowly, without speed or aggression.

4. Silence: Regard silence as an important part of speech.

5. Others: Listen to the words, texture, and quality of others' speech.

6. Self: Focus mindfulness on your own speech.

Mundane Notes: I avoid using personal names in LJ when I can, including mine. Please respect people's privacy. I'm happy to have a forum to express ideas as they arise, and happy to see this melting pot of conciousness in action. I adamantly do not take what people say here to be an ultimate reflection on their state of mind or their character in general. I do, however, try to practice Right Speech, myself, in any communication forum, even in the seemingly anonomous internet space. If you know me IRL - I can't read everything in my friends list all the time, so if there is something you want me to know, or somewhere you want me to be, etc, please email or call me if you don't get confirmation here.

Nickname "Buddhagrrl" compliments of metabomber
Milla Jovovich "Fifth Element" icons compliments of mikecap unless otherwise noted

None of the icons depict me - see above note. This may cause confusion, especially if you have never seen The Fifth Element.

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