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Contemplation on Being and Non-Being, Chapter Fifteen, Part 1
The details of this talk revolve around Thich Nhat Hanh sharing about the ability to perform miracles while still being ordinary, emphasizing that everyone carries within them the seeds of wisdom and mindfulness. He explains that right mindfulness and right concentration activate holy energy, transforming the mundane into the sacred, just like a lotus blooming from the mud. He stresses that everyone has the potential to achieve a state of holiness like the Pope or the Dalai Lama through the practice of mindfulness, particularly “the miracle of walking.” He also discusses Mindfulness, Concentration, Insight, and Faith as the keys to unlocking the Buddha and the Saint within each person, and that true happiness lies in the ability to look deeply into the present moment. He explains about right view, transcending the concepts of being and non-being, and emphasizes that all things are impermanent and non-self. He tells the story of Master Chienda and Venerable Ananda to illustrate a deep understanding of Buddhist teachings. He also discusses science and Buddhism, particularly the laws of thermodynamics and the constant transformation of everything, to illustrate the principles of impermanence and non-self. He emphasizes that Nirvana is a state that transcends all notions and achieves serenity and stability in the present life.
Contemplating Being and Non-being, Chapter Fifteen, Part 2