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c-rational

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6. I have heard of this practice referred to as the three sieve test, in a story about Socrates.

Reply to vlyons (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2020, 10:27 AM

Apr 2020

He was approached by a friend who wanted to tell him some news, and Socrates said does it pass the three sieve test.

First, is it truthful.
Second, is it good, i.e. beneficial.
And last, is it necessary.

If it does not pass this three sieve test, do not speak.

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Right speech is one of virtues that we Buddhist try to practice. [View all] vlyons Apr 2020 OP

Tao Te Ching safeinOhio Apr 2020 #1

No harsh words are very difficult in this time of WH lying each and every day Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #2

+1 SheltieLover Apr 2020 #5

I try my best to follow the path, however it's hard at times. Butterflylady Apr 2020 #3

The very concept of "right" implies there is "wrong" which is entirely judgemental lindysalsagal Apr 2020 #4

I have heard of this practice referred to as the three sieve test, in a story about Socrates. c-rational Apr 2020 #6

Beautiful. I've tried to follow this idea all my life. defacto7 Apr 2020 #7