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Domande e risposte - Questions and Answers

Thich Nhat Hanh · March 23, 2010 · Italy · Audio Only Not yet reviewed

A good question has to do with the practice, our suffering, and our happiness, and can profit many people.

We begin with questions from the children:

Why do monks dress in brown and not in brighter colors?
What are the moments when you feel most happy?
Did you like the drawing I have done for you?
Has there been any time in the past when you were not happy?
How can we be really happy and control our anger?
How did you become a monk?

Followed by questions from the adults:

How can one move from the level of love as sexuality to the level of true, universal love?
Is competition really an idea, or is there truly enough for everybody when facing fear and stress?
What is the attitude a practitioner should hold to protect and respect themselves when their trust is betrayed by the bad actions of others?
Is there a bridge between the inner island of self and the problems of the outside world, or is the feeling of separation a dualistic frame of mind?
What should be done to achieve the transformation and change felt pushing from within, moving away from anger and toward a new energy?
How is it possible to dwell stably in the present moment and at the same time make projects for the future?
Does faith and happiness come from within the self or from the Sangha, given the instruction to take refuge in oneself?
How can one take care of oneself and love people at the same time, especially when feeling unsafe or lacking boundaries?

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Beginning with the bell and asking a question from the heart

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My question is why monks are dressed in brown and not in brighter colors?

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My question is, what are the moments when you feel more happy?

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I want to ask you if you liked the drawing that I have done for you.

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My question is if there has been in the past any time when you were not happy.

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Closing reminder to deepen the practice of mindful eating together

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