What Was Behind the Buddha’s Silent Answer?

Jul. 25 | Whether there is self or not, it is attachment to self that perpetuates suffering. - Stonepeace As recorded in the Ananda Sutta, a wanderer called Vacchagotta once asked the Buddha if there is a self, to which the Buddha remained silent. Next, he asked...

How the Buddha Chooses What to Say

Jul. 16 | Mindful speech arises from hearing what you say [in your mind], before you say it. - Stonepeace The virtue of Right Speech is an aspect of the Noble Eightfold Path, that leads to Nirvana. In the Abhaya Sutta, the Buddha lays the criteria to a Prince,...