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The Noble Eightfold Path

# Right speech

Avoid lying, division, abuse, and idle chatter.

Right speech abstains from false, divisive, harsh, and purposeless speech.

Speech is considered in light of truth, benefit, timing, and the intention behind it.

## Relevant suttas

- MN 58 — To Prince Abhaya (Candana Bhikkhu audio · 10:02)
- MN 61 — Advice to Rāhula (Candana Bhikkhu audio · 18:45)
- MN 117 — The Great Forty (Candana Bhikkhu audio · 23:15)

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