The path of practice taught by the Buddha is meant to transform our thought, speech, and actions. How do we put these teachings into practice to make conversations more meaningful and effective? How can we use our spiritual practice to deepen our relationships personally and professionally?

Training ourselves to speak in a wise and non-harmful way is one of the factors of the Noble Eightfold Path. In this daylong workshop, we will explore the how to bring more mindfulness and care to our communication — our listening, our speaking, and even our thinking. 

The tools shared will be a combination of the core guidelines for Wise Speech offered by the Buddhist tradition, as well as the contemporary discipline of Nonviolent Communication. These practices form a powerful foundation for cultivating insight, awareness, self-understanding and empathy. Through strengthening our capacity to stay present and to be more skillful in difficult situations, the pain and misunderstandings that come out of unwise and habitual speech can begin to ease, and our conversations and relationships can grow in meaningful, healthy ways. 

This event is by donation. No registration required.