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Lunteren 1 (Main Talk)

Thich Nhat Hanh · April 7, 1996 · Lunteren, Netherlands
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This talk details practicing walking meditation by breathing in and taking two steps while saying “yes,” and breathing out while saying “thanks,” embracing wonders like the blue sky, sunshine, clean air, trees, flowers, singing birds, our Earth, youth, and love. Cultivate gratitude, engage in mindful activities, and find a comfortable sitting posture. Practice loving-kindness towards yourself, those you respect, sympathize with, are attached to, neutral towards, and even those who cause suffering. Mindfulness involves recognizing suffering and responding compassionately. Understanding suffering transforms it into strength. True love involves freedom, unconditional acceptance, loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Mindfulness helps nurture positive seeds within ourselves and others, transforming suffering into liberation. Mindful communication and compassionate listening alleviate suffering and improve connections. Practice mindfulness in daily actions, breathing deeply, and embracing the beauty around you to rejuvenate for the journey ahead.

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