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    Peace, Understanding, and Compassion
    Peace, Understanding, and Compassion
    Peace, Understanding, and Compassion
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    Peace, Understanding, and Compassion

    Written by Thich Nhat Hanh

    Narrated by Thich Nhat Hanh

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    On August 24, 2010 a dharma talk was given by Thich Nhat Hanh in Upper Hamlet, Plum Village, Dharma Cloud Temple. The talk occurs during the Retreat for Young People with the theme, Truly Alive. They feel alive to me when he begins by saying this is “dharma talk a la carte”. We are reminded about peace, understanding, and compassion. The premise of this discussion is that even if we do get what we need, we still suffer. Examples of this are everywhere.

    The question is how can I understand my own suffering. It is the art of listening. You have to train – to practice mindful living – so you can listen to the suffering in yourself. The intention is not good enough.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBetter Listen
    Release dateJan 1, 2017
    ISBN9781615448777
    Peace, Understanding, and Compassion
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    Thich Nhat Hanh

    Thich Nhat Hanh (pronounced tik-not-hawn) waas a world-renowned writer, scholar, spiritual leader, and Zen Buddhist monk. Since the age of sixteen, he was a Buddhist monk, a peace activist, and a seeker of the way. He survived three wars, persecution, and more than thirty years of exile from his native Vietnam, when he was banned by both the non-Communist and Communist governments for his role in undermining the violence he saw affecting his people. He was the master of one of the most prominent temples in Vietnam, and his lineage is traceable directly to the Buddha himself. A prolific author, Nhat Hanh has written more than one hundred books of philosophy, poetry, and fiction. Nhat Hanh lived in a monastic community in southwestern France that he founded, called Plum Village, recognized as the main inspiration for engaged Buddhism. He died in January 2022 at the age of 95.  

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    • 5/5
      Teachings are valuable but wished you edited out the constant coughing in the background. ?
    • 5/5
      I found only beautiful words here. I hope you will too.
    • 5/5
      I hope people find clarity as they listen to Thich Nhat Hanh’s insight on compassionate listening and loving ourselves and others truly.
    • 5/5
      he shares very good love and wisdom with nobility :)