Mind, Mindfulness, and the Three Concentrations
July 19, 2012. 119-minute recording given at Upper Hamlet, Plum Village by Thich Nhat Hanh. This is the tenth dharma talk of the Summer Opening and the talk was originally given in French. This is an English translation. We begin with chanting and a short guided meditation getting in touch with our parents.
The teaching on “nothing is born and nothing dies” for the children. How do we live with happiness?
At 34-minutes, Sister Chan Khong introduces Alexandra from L’Express magazine who is preparing a special issue on happiness. She will interview Thay because he is a master of happiness.
- How can zen Buddhism help us westerns who are in a crisis in our society ?
- Can we reach our children to be happy?
- What is your definition of happiness?
We can use the exercises on mindful breathing starting with the first eight exercises. Mental formations are explored in the ninth exercise. The three concentrations taught in all Buddhist traditions: emptiness, signlessness, aimlessness.
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July 19, 2012. 119-minute recording given at Upper Hamlet, Plum Village by Thich Nhat Hanh. This is the tenth dharma talk of the Summer Opening and the talk was originally given in French. This is an English translation. We begin with chanting and a short guided meditation getting in touch with our parents.
The teaching on “nothing is born and nothing dies” for the children. How do we live with happiness?
At 34-minutes, Sister Chan Khong introduces Alexandra from L’Express magazine who is preparing a special issue on happiness. She will interview Thay because he is a master of happiness.
- How can zen Buddhism help us westerns who are in a crisis in our society ?
- Can we reach our children to be happy?
- What is your definition of happiness?
We can use the exercises on mindful breathing starting with the first eight exercises. Mental formations are explored in the ninth exercise. The three concentrations taught in all Buddhist traditions: emptiness, signlessness, aimlessness.
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