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House of Commons Talk & Questions

Thich Nhat Hanh · March 27, 2013 · United Kingdom

Thich Nhat Hanh addresses a gathering at the House of Lords in the United Kingdom, hosted by Action for Happiness. He speaks on the necessity of generating love and compassion to heal suffering, particularly for the younger generation, and introduces the practice of mindful breathing and the insight of interbeing to transform suffering into happiness.

  1. How can a business based on financial desire be helped to be less desirous and more happy without being considered unsuccessful?
  2. How can those driving transformational change balance awakening themselves with helping others, and is a collective awakening possible in time to avoid environmental and social collapse despite government resistance?
  3. How can a young person addicted to drugs or alcohol find love for themselves when their actions cause self-hatred?
  4. What advice is there for politicians and educators on how best to spread mindfulness and motivate children to learn its benefits?
  5. How can the difference between consciousness and observing consciousness within the five aggregates of clinging be explained?
  6. How can humans overcome the fear of the future lived through the past when previous love, compassion, and reconciliation have been betrayed?
  7. How can teachers and children come to recognize each other’s suffering without causing extreme embarrassment?
  8. What exactly is meant by the instruction to understand our suffering?
  9. Given the negative signs regarding the environment and leadership, what will trigger a spiritual revolution and the understanding that change is necessary?
  10. What is the place of competition in this philosophy and belief?
  11. Is there a compassionate way to help trigger awareness in those who are suffering but are unwilling to begin the journey or talk about their pain?
  12. Could the famous bell in this building be used to help the noisier members come back to themselves and practice loving speech?
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