Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

Last night I went with a friend to see a panel discussion of Buddhist teachers called "Change Your Mind, Change the World".  I was inspired by the hopefulness and wisdom in the room.  Khenpo Tsultrim Lodro, Anam Thubten, Sharon Salzberg, Norman Fisher, and Jack Kornfield were the panelists, led by Wes Nisker.  Jennifer Berezan sang a song at both the beginning and end.  They each had a gentle, unique view of how we respond to the urge to change other people's minds instead of focusing on what we can change, our own mind.  The energy in the room was electric, and I believe most of us left with a renewed commitment to our practice, and with a faith in our own power to change the world by our interactions with it.  I'm blessed to live in an area alive with teachers and meditation centers and like minded people.  My teacher was on the panel, and I felt overwhelming gratitude for his being and how I've grown under his teachings.  A night to remember!