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Thich Nhat Hanh · October 25, 2003 · New Hamlet, Plum Village, France Partly reviewed

We are re-publishing this Dharma Talk from October 25, 2003, recorded on the sixth day of a retreat in Plum Village for Palestinians and Israelis, where Thich Nhat Hanh offered his perspective on resolving conflict based on Buddhist teachings as well as his own experience of war in Vietnam.

Israeli Palestinian Retreat: Question and Answer
Plum Village, France

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Israeli–Palestinian Retreat — 2003

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Transcript

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The Serenity of Mindful Breathing

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Breathing in, I see the frost and the morning sunshine.

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Breathing out, I smile to the frost and the beautiful sunshine.

Journey to Monkhood Amidst Conflict

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I was sixteen years old when I became a novice monk. I wanted to be a monk when I was eleven or twelve. It was not easy to become a monk, because your father didn't like it, your mother didn't like the idea. So I had to spend four years to persuade them. I tried to be very kind, very obedient, very sweet. And finally I was able to get the permission to become a monk.

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The Need for Renewal in Buddhism

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Revitalizing Faith for Social Change

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The Struggle for Religious Innovation

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Survival and Recognition of Reform Efforts

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Confronting Political Attraction and Division

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Preserving Life Amidst Political Violence

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Fostering Unity for Peaceful Revolution

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Non-Violent Advocacy for National Sovereignty

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Embracing Life for Service and Change

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Realistic Ambitions and Building Foundations

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Essential Practices for Peace Within and Without

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The Five Mindfulness Trainings

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