2/6/2025 “The Art of Being Wrong” with Diane Wilde

Be honest.  How well do you accept criticism or an admonishment?  What is your response when an action you have taken, or a view you hold is challenged by another?  or corrected? Have you ever investigated your physical and mental response when you have been in this situation? 

According to Buddhist philosophy, a critique of an action or belief which is contrary to your own could be of strategic benefit to you… if you are able to hear it. One of the Buddha’s most well-known senior monks, Mahamoggallana, offered guidance on this subject — enumerating the qualities of someone who can and cannot be admonished. Equally important, how do we effectively offer another person a differing —and often challenging — point of view or advice. Will we endanger our relationship? Mahamoggallana’s reflections are as relevant today as they were 2,600 years ago.