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Listening to the Rain for the Teacher
Details of this Dharma Talk include Thich Nhat Hanh sharing about listening to the rain and focusing on the present moment, emphasizing the importance of connecting with nature amidst the busy modern life. He speaks about the footsteps of the Sangha from Plum Village walking in Tu Hieu Pagoda and other pagodas like Bao Quoc and Tu Dam, symbolizing the continuation of tradition. A touching story is told about a young monk returning home while still maintaining the spirit of the Buddha, the Patriarchs, and the Teacher. He recalls the devastating flood in Central Vietnam that caused thousands of deaths and talks about establishing a Buddhist college, preparing to set up a university, and organizing relief efforts. He shares the power of words, seeking inner peace, and using speech to bring positive change to society. He recounts a miraculous experience with bird songs and the power of words during his trip to India in 1995. He tells the story of Thach Lan helping To find her mother and overcoming grief through love. He emphasizes that everything exists in an unchanging state, never lost, and that each person inherently contains the nature of no birth and no death, just like the Buddha. He encourages everyone to reread his teachings and explore the Dharma.