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For the Future to Be Possible
On July 16, 2012, Thich Nhat Hanh gave a 91-minute dharma talk at New Hamlet, Plum Village, as part of the Summer Opening Retreat. The talk began with seven minutes of chanting and included teachings on pebble meditation, which helps one become more stable, fresh, and calm. Thich Nhat Hanh shared stories of a rich businessman and a German businessman to illustrate the importance of being truly present for loved ones.
He introduced the first mantra, “Darling, I am here for you,” and the second mantra, “Darling, I know you are there and it makes me happy,” both of which can be learned through pebble meditation. Thich Nhat Hanh discussed the concept of karma, emphasizing that our thoughts, speech, and actions are energies that cannot be destroyed and that we are our environment.
The talk covered the noble eightfold path, focusing on Right Livelihood and Right Diligence. Thich Nhat Hanh explained the practice of concentration and mindfulness, the harmony and communication within our body cells, and the importance of not forcing oneself in practicing meditation. He highlighted that breathing and walking can bring freedom from the past and future.
Thich Nhat Hanh also provided a gatha (poem) to aid in practicing walking meditation, brushing teeth, sitting meditation, washing dishes, and preparing breakfast. He concluded with the four steps of Right Diligence as taught by the Buddha: preventing negative seeds from manifesting, helping manifested negative seeds return to store consciousness, giving good seeds the opportunity to manifest, and maintaining the manifestation of good seeds. This practice is known as “Transformation at the base.”
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