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Loving Speech and Deep Listening Part 01

Thich Nhat Hanh · April 28, 2002 · Plum Village, France
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The details of this talk took place at Tu Nghiem Pagoda, where Thich Nhat Hanh opened a Vietnamese retreat, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Plum Village. He spoke about a retreat for French-speaking people with the theme of Buddhist psychology, attracting more than 150 participants. He announced the 21-day retreat “The Hand of the Buddha” for teachers and long-term practitioners. He will guide retreats in many countries and a special retreat at Nam Hoa Monastery to commemorate its 1,500th anniversary. He recalled guiding prisoners in the United States and the power of the book “Peace is Every Step.” He spoke about spreading Buddhism through retreats and building a global practice community. He emphasized the importance of conveying spiritual values, love, and understanding in every aspect of life. He shared a story of reconciliation between a father and son after a retreat and the power of compassionate eyes. He encouraged the practice of meditation and deep listening to reduce suffering and achieve happiness. He recounted the profound experience of a Catholic journalist during the practice and emphasized living in the present moment to attain peace. He noted the importance of writing practice articles instead of theory and the significance of a shared direction in love.

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