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"Mindfulness and the Path to Awakening: Embracing the Present with Peace and Presence"

Thich Nhat Hanh · August 3, 1992 · Upper Hamlet, Plum Village, France
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Bhaktivinoda signifies readiness for awakening in Buddhism. In Maya, 100 children joined a retreat, highlighted by a song composed with a senior’s guidance and a crafted “stop” button. This button reminds to pause and breathe, fostering calm and inner peace. Embrace non-violence and mindfulness, transforming emotions gently. Buddha’s gentle way fosters peace, replacing unwholesome thoughts with positive ones. Mindfulness connects body and mind, cultivating presence. Mindful movements enhance awareness. Touch deeper dimensions of reality, embracing impermanence. Mindfulness guides us to Nirvana, transcending biases and connecting with the cosmos. Touching the present connects past, present, and future, embodying Buddhist essence.

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