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Mindfulness and Harmony through Meditation and Speech

Thich Nhat Hanh · August 14, 1993 · Upper Hamlet, Plum Village, France
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The details of this discussion include the use of harmful pesticides contrasted by the organic cultivation of plum trees, the importance of mindfulness in speech, and meditation to transform fear and pain into joy and inner peace. Meditation should balance happiness and suffering, accept both negative and positive aspects without struggle, and recognize the interconnectedness of everything in the universe. Mindfulness transforms negative emotions into positive energy, essential for achieving calm and harmony. The practice community, or sangha, supports this transformation. Mindfulness in speech and conscious silence are essential to avoid impulsive words and cultivate inner peace.