“The Ground of Reality” - Curated collection of talks by Thich Nhat Hanh

The Ground of Reality

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Thich Nhat Hanh invites us to discover the Pure Land beneath our feet. Rather than running away from suffering, we learn to embrace it, recognizing that understanding and compassion are born from it. In this way, every step becomes a step in the Pure Land.

Last update March 11, 2026

Chapter December 31, 2006 • English

The Pure Land and the Kingdom of God

From the talk "New Year Talk" by Thich Nhat Hanh

Chapter December 11, 2005 • English

Entering the Pure Land with Each Step

From the talk "The Ground of Brain and Consciousness" by Thich Nhat Hanh

Chapter July 10, 1994 • English

Pure Land or Hell Created by Collective Will

From the talk "Mindfulness and Selective Touching: Embracing Positivity and Healing" by Thich Nhat Hanh

Chapter November 6, 2010 • English

Pure Land at the Soles of the Feet

From the talk "Orientation" by Thich Nhat Hanh

Chapter September 17, 2011 • Vietnamese

The Pure Land is Now or Never

From the talk "The Pure Land in the Palm of Your Hand" by Thich Nhat Hanh

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