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Lake Meritt Oakland - Day of Mindfulness - Questions and Answers

Thich Nhat Hanh · September 21, 2002 · Oakland, United States · Audio Only
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  1. What actions should I take when confronted by someone with very, very deep prejudice?
  2. I’ve been thinking a lot about my future—what is the most important thing I should do with my life?
  3. What should one do when experiencing persistent physical pain and loneliness so it doesn’t become a distraction?
  4. Could you speak about the artistic being in all of us and its relation to the Pure Land or ultimate dimension?
  5. How can I learn to make and maintain commitments to relationships and work when I feel confused?
  6. How can I keep the same energy and practice from retreats in my daily life, and should I live in a monastery or remain where I am?
  7. In a brief encounter with very ill or homeless people who ask for money, how can I handle that?
  8. When I read that our president wants to dominate the world, how can I avoid anger, cynicism, or despair, and what can I do?
  9. How can I practice to make better friends with my fear of dying and my fear of death?
  10. As I build compassion and become aware of more suffering, how can I avoid being overwhelmed?
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