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No Death no Fear - Interview LA Studio 1

Thich Nhat Hanh · September 9, 2002 · Los Angeles, United States · Audio Only

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Thich Nhat Hanh joins us from Los Angeles after leading a mindfulness retreat in Southern California.

How do we overcome fear of death under the theme No Death, No Fear?
How does the Buddhist understanding of life and death differ from conventional Western views?
How do we overcome our fear if we’re not able to practice looking deeply into the nature of birth and death?
What prompted you to write this book and what number is it in your publications?
Why Vermont as the location for your monastery and practice center?
If life and death are continuous manifestations, how do we make sense of life as we know it and what does it matter?
Is this planet in peril or not?
Is No Death, No Fear available in bookstores everywhere?
What are you working on next?
When will your next book be published?
Why are so many people in the West so fearful of death?
Haven’t you said there is no such thing as death?
Do you have another way of explaining creation?
How are our fearful dead walking corpses while they are alive?
What practice is involved in the here and now as opposed to the there and thereafter?
For Christians, how should they understand the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection?
If our true nature is no birth and no death, what are our current lives for and how can we find peace with this uncertainty?
Is this teaching essentially about being in the present moment?
How can your teaching of no death or no self help Christians and others with faith in a personal God?
What do you mean by “manifestation”?
For those dealing with painful loss or personal fear of death who know nothing about Buddhism, what do you recommend as a way to begin to let go of fear and grief?
How does being mindful of our connection with all things and all beings help us?
In the Christian tradition, how should believers understand the living Christ before birth and after death?
You say without mindfulness we exist like dead people; what do you mean by the practice of resurrection?
When you return to mindfulness and awareness, is the energy of the Holy Spirit present in you?
Why is impermanence good for us?
When you have doubt, do you ever doubt the truth and how do you move to a better place dealing with your doubt?
What would you like to tell people hearing about your new book?
Can you talk about the Deep Listening initiative and its application in Engaged Buddhism?
How did your experience during the American invasion of Vietnam shape your ability to remain free from anger?
As we approach the 9/11 anniversary, what would you say to Americans to make it through this emotional time?
Can you give us specifics on how to transcend fear and anger?
Are these practices daily exercises or formal meditations?
What is the name of your book and who is the publisher?
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
What motivated you to write No Death, No Fear?
If I were a Christian or a Methodist, could I still practice Buddhism?
How can meditation help people in their daily lives?
How can people obtain your book?
How does living in the present moment help manage the fear of death?
How does the practice of mindfulness help us deal with grief and sorrow for the loss of a loved one?
Why is it important to see our ancestors and future generations in our body?

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