A Study of Speech with Special Reference to the Abhayarājakumāra Sutta · SBAM Repository

Title: A Study of Speech with Special Reference to the Abhayarājakumāra Sutta
Author: Ashin Paññānanda
Level: MA
Class: MA Research, Sitagu Buddhist Academy Than Lyin
Type: Research Paper
Format: PDF
Language: English
Subject: Buddhist Textual Study
Date: 2025
Place: Mandalay
Publisher: Sitagu Buddhist Academy Mandalay
Rights Holder: Sitagu Buddhist Academy Mandalay
Abstract: This research paper, titled “A Study of Speech with Special Reference to Abhayarājakumāra Sutta,” analyzes ethical and skillful speech by focusing on how truth, benefit, and the right situation determine whether speech should be spoken. And the objective of this study is to examine six kinds of speech from the Abhayarājakumāra Sutta and to expose the right way of speaking by comparing these speeches by using a qualitative method, which included gathering and analyzing data relevant to the Buddhist literature. As an impact of research paper, anyone would know which speech to give and could promote it by analyzing six kinds of speech: whether it is true, beneficial, and appropriate before speaking.

Keywords: Speech, Abhayarājakumāra Sutta, True, Beneficial, and Welcome.