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Nurturing our Creative Heart -2004 Retreat For Entertainers at Deer Park Monastery

Questions & Answers

Thich Nhat Hanh · March 21, 2004 · Deer Park Monastery, United States Not yet reviewed

The sangha is gathered at Deer Park Monastery on March 21, 2004, for a retreat for artists, writers, and entertainers.

Questions:

How can awareness be raised about the destruction caused by political leaders while only watering positive seeds, and how can protesting be sustained without anger or fear?
What social responsibility do artists have during times of war and despair?
Can nudity and sexuality in art, photography, and film be approached with loving mindfulness, or should it be avoided altogether?
What advice would you give to leaders and individuals in the entertainment business to fortify the nutriment provided through media, and would you be on a children’s television program?
How can one reconcile the practice of deep listening and gentle, loving speech when dealing with abusive, manipulative, or overly negative situations?
How can someone transform self-hatred from sexual abuse or low self-esteem from childhood emotional turmoil into self-love, trust, and usefulness?
How can artists deal with media, societal, and personal censorship, indifference, and neglect?

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Introduction to the questions and answers session at Deer Park Monastery

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How do we raise awareness about the harm caused by political leaders while only watering positive seeds, and can protest be done that way?

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Concerning the social responsibility of artists during these terrible times of war and despair, what should we do?

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Would you mind talking a little bit about nudity and sexuality in art, photography, and film? Is it to be avoided altogether, or can sensuality be approached with loving mindfulness?

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What advice would you give leaders in the entertainment industry, and how can we fortify the nutriment we provide?

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How can I practice deep listening with adults who are manipulative, abusive, or very negative without harming myself?

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How can self-hatred, disgust, and low self-esteem from abuse and painful childhood be transformed into self-love and trust?

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How do we deal with censorship as artists, including social censorship, personal censorship, indifference, and neglect?

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