A Mind That Can Settle

Reflection

The verse begins, “The Bhikshu who controls his mouth, who speaks wisely and calmly, who teaches the meaning and….” In its chapter, this image points toward the disciplines that support contemplative life. It treats speech as an action with consequences, asking for truth and care before a reaction becomes language. Because this is a historic English translation, test the teaching in experience rather than treating its wording as a demand for belief.