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A Conversation with the Editorial Board of Giac Ngo Newspaper
The details of this talk begin with recounting the meeting between Thich Nhat Hanh and the young community in Saigon over 50 years ago, encouraging them to learn foreign languages and sciences to integrate into society. Thay wrote many essays and articles, encouraging research and writing to promote modern Buddhism. During the ceremony, Thich Nhat Hanh received and gave commemorative gifts, and read poems written beforehand. He spoke about his life, from meeting Reverend Martin Luther King to founding practice centers in the West, spreading engaged Buddhism. He emphasized that Buddhism is not only a religion but also a science, sociology, and philosophy, contributing to resolving mental difficulties. He shared about writing the book “Living Buddha, Living Christ” to promote dialogue between Buddhism and Christianity. He also spoke about training teachers to spread Buddhist teachings and building mindful communities. He warned about social issues and encouraged applying Buddhist knowledge to daily life. He shared about making a film about the Buddha, emphasizing the authenticity and ethics of the actors. Finally, a calligraphy exchange between Zen Master Nhat Hanh and lay practitioner Tong Hau Cam took place, marking the end of an emotional conversation.