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Eighteen Days to Live
This talk details the beginning of a winter retreat in Upper Hamlet, urging mindfulness and compassion regardless of life’s duration. Reflecting on a letter from someone contemplating ending their life in 18 days, the discussion emphasizes cherishing each moment deeply. Buddha’s wisdom teaches vitality over longevity, savoring the present, and practicing mindful living. Breaking free from mental constraints leads to nirvana, realizing interconnectedness, and practicing for all beings worldwide. During retreat, chanting in Vietnamese, English, and French creates unity. Mindfulness in meditation, walking meditation, and collective Sangha energy reveal the Pure Land and Kingdom of God in the present moment. Trusting Sangha dissipates fear, embracing mindful actions creates refuge, and sounds like bells symbolize mindfulness reminders. Walking meditation begins in 20 minutes.
