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Thich Nhat Hanh · August 18, 2010 · Nottingham, United Kingdom · Audio Only
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18 August 2010 at the University of Nottingham retreat “Living Mindfully, Living Peacefully,” last day of the retreat, with a Q&A session for children, teenagers, young adults, and adults by Thich Nhat Hanh.

  1. Why did you want to become a monk?
  2. Why do monks shave their heads?
  3. What are the benefits of enlightenment?
  4. What’s it like being a monk?
  5. Why can’t monks and nuns get married?
  6. What is it that you enjoy most about being a monk?
  7. Are you ever sad?
  8. Are you afraid of anything?
  9. Have you ever felt bullied or discriminated against for being a monk?
  10. Was there ever anything that made you think that maybe you didn’t want to be a monk?
  11. Do you have any advice about deep listening?
  12. How will mindful breathing and walking help my sister who was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer, and how will my breath help me to help her?
  13. How do we avoid imposing our views on others when speaking out against injustice and suffering?
  14. Is deep transformation possible for a layperson, and is the wish to be enlightened another obstacle?
  15. How might I practice with a husband who drinks excessively and encourages our teenage children to drink?
  16. What inspired your aspiration to become a monk to help your country, and what are your aspirations now?
  17. Is the energy of anger ever okay to use in defense of yourself or your loved ones?
  18. How can we protect our children from the seeds of mental illness inherited from our parents?
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