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Deep Listening: The Practice of True Love
This dharma talk by Thich Nhat Hanh, delivered on September 17, 2010, during a retreat in Malaysia at Tiara Beach Resort in Port Dickson, emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Teacher and Student. Thay highlights the practice of kindness and mindfulness, stressing that being kind to our teacher and following their teachings is essential. The teacher, in turn, must teach only what they have directly experienced.
The talk includes a discussion on the Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing, offering guidance on handling strong emotions by practicing abdomen breathing, akin to finding solidity in the middle and bottom of a tree during a storm.
Thay also reviews the Four Mantras, which are:
- Darling, I am here for you.
- Darling, I know that you are here and it makes me very happy.
- Darling, I know that you are suffering and that is why I am here for you.
- Darling, I am suffering and I need your help.
The talk concludes with teachings on practicing being present and learning to listen with compassion.
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