Skillful Speech: Bringing Awareness to How We Connect

How often do you walk away from conversations feeling misunderstood, frustrated, or like you said exactly the wrong thing? Most of us learned to communicate through trial and error, picking up habits that create more distance than connection. This course offers a different way; one rooted in Buddhist wisdom about the power of speech to heal or harm.
You’ll discover how the simple act of paying attention to your words and listening with genuine presence can transform your relationships. We’ll explore why some conversations leave everyone feeling energized while others drain the life out of the room, and learn practical ways to navigate everything from small talk to serious conflicts with greater skill and heart.
What You’ll Explore
This isn’t about learning scripts or communication formulas. Instead, you’ll practice speaking from awareness rather than reactivity, listening for what’s really being said beneath the words, and finding your authentic voice even in tense moments.
Each week combines traditional contemplations on Right Speech with hands-on practice in real-world scenarios. You’ll work with your own challenging relationships and communication patterns, supported by a group of fellow explorers in an encouraging environment.
You’ll Leave With

• Confidence in navigating difficult conversations without losing your center
• Skills for listening so deeply that people feel truly heard and valued
• Practical tools for speaking truthfully without causing unnecessary harm
• An understanding of how your communication style affects your relationships
• A personal practice for bringing more kindness and clarity to all your interactions

Venerable Nyima, the facilitator of this course, invites you into something a bit different from traditional classes. Rather than sitting back to just receive teachings, you’re being invited to join a group exploration where we discover these Buddhist principles together. The insights you bring from your own life and relationships are just as valuable as any ancient text. We’ll learn as much from each other’s honest reflections as from traditional teachings.
When we learn together this way, we create a container where everyone’s authentic experience can inform our understanding. Your particular challenges with communication might illuminate something that helps the whole group. Someone else’s breakthrough might spark recognition in you. We welcome you into our community of lifelong learners. Your presence and authentic participation help create the very wisdom we’re all seeking to understand.

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