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Do What You Can Do in the Present Moment
The details of this discussion at the Cloud Dharma Temple during an autumn retreat focus on the practice of stopping, or shamatha, essential for transformation, healing, peace, and joy. It is crucial to cease the incessant running inherited from our ancestors and to realize that everything we seek is already present here and now. Concrete methods of Buddhism, such as conscious breathing and walking fully present, help to stop and touch the wonders of life. The story of Lady Nguyen illustrates the peace found by stopping the inner struggle. Healing requires rest and relaxation, often forgotten in our modern way of life. The practice of mindfulness, conscious breathing, and accepting pain with compassion, promotes healing and inner peace. By practicing these methods, one can transform pain and fully live the present moment.