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Flowing with Mindfulness: Embracing Interconnectedness and Harmony in Life

Thich Nhat Hanh · December 17, 1998 · New Hamlet, Plum Village, France
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This talk details the interconnectedness of life, emphasizing harmony within oneself akin to a flowing river, aligning with Buddha’s teachings on emptiness and mindfulness. Cancer arises from disharmony, highlighting the importance of unity among cells. Practicing mindfulness in daily activities reveals interconnectedness, dispelling illusions of a separate self and bringing joy amidst impermanence. Buddha’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness guide tending to body, feelings, perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness. Understanding suffering and joy coexist, suffering teaches compassion. Taking refuge in Sangha symbolizes unity, embodying Buddha’s teachings. Building Sanghas and nurturing Buddhahood within oneself contribute to joy and breaking cyclical patterns, manifesting deepest desires immediately.

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