Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Buddha's words②

Buddha’s Words

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The Reason Why Speaking Ill is Wrong


People are born with a sharp axe in their mouths, intending to hurt others, but in doing so, they unknowingly wound their own hearts. Every time you swing that axe of slander at someone else, your heart tightens first, creating unpleasant neural stimuli in your brain, producing toxins in your organs, and mixing poisonous gases into your breath.


If Someone Speaks Ill of You


If you feel hurt by someone’s slander, remember this: such slander is not a recent phenomenon; it has been happening since ancient times. Quiet individuals are labeled as “sulky,” while those who talk a lot are criticized as “gossipy.” Even those who speak with courtesy are suspected of having ulterior motives.


I’ve shared two points here…


I’ve heard impressions that workplaces with many women can be quite strict and have a lot of cliques, which sounds intimidating. However, the reality is completely different; everyone was lively, engaging in enjoyable and positive conversations.


Since I’ve been mostly working alone, I haven’t been much affected by gossip. I might hear a bit of complaining from friends, but I have a high ability to deflect negativity, so it doesn’t really reach me.


But perhaps for those who worry about being spoken ill of, these words from Buddha might be helpful.


Let’s wrap it up with a simple thought:


“How unfortunate for that person.”



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