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Mindfulness in the Six Realms

Thich Nhat Hanh · July 19, 2000 · Lower Hamlet, Plum Village, France
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The details of this talk describe Professor of Mathematics Nguyễn Văn Kỳ Cương, renowned for his excellent teaching abilities despite his hot-tempered nature. He changed after attending a retreat at Plum Village, applying mindfulness in his classroom, improving the learning environment, and achieving remarkable progress for his students. He gave up fishing to impart mindfulness, becoming a Dharma teacher at Mai Thôn. Thich Nhat Hanh emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in every daily action, from breathing, walking, to speaking and thinking. He also discusses compassion, the ability to listen deeply, and profound understanding to reduce suffering and bring happiness to others. He encourages everyone to practice mindful breathing, focus on the present moment, and improve the quality of their presence to truly love. He also stresses understanding and controlling the mind through controlling the body, applying mindfulness to every posture and daily action to achieve serenity and diligence.

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