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Answering Questions - For the Youth
Thich Nhat Hanh speaks about dwelling in the present moment, focusing body and mind on each moment to live fully and deeply. He emphasizes that living fully in the present helps avoid negative emotions and enjoy life more profoundly. When eating crème, savor each moment instead of thinking about the past or future. He also shares that compassion and understanding help reduce suffering, and one should not overexert but maintain balance. He explains that suffering exists everywhere, including in the West, and Engaged Buddhism helps alleviate social suffering. Practitioners transform suffering through mindfulness and loving-kindness, contributing to the happiness of family and society. He recounts the strong determination of Prince Siddhartha when he renounced the world and that ordination requires the community’s approval. Renouncing the world is not about ceasing to love but loving with a greater love, guiding others towards liberation. Sister Chan Khong is a prime example of helping society through community networks and compassion. Practicing precepts, walking meditation, and mindfulness contemplation makes social work more effective. Ordination is a deep commitment to life, seeking life’s meaning through mindfulness, understanding, love, and unity.
