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Thich Nhat Hanh · July 20, 2010 · Lower Hamlet, Plum Village, France · Audio Only
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Today is July 20, 2010, in the Assembly of Stars meditation hall, Lower Hamlet, Plum Village, during the summer retreat. Children’s questions are first, followed by questions from teenagers, young adults, and adults.

  1. Why in life is there so much stress?
  2. What is the most important thing in life?
  3. What was there before everything was there?
  4. Were you in a war and if you were, how did you survive it?
  5. How did you become a monk?
  6. How can I contend with the intense moment of anger when I can’t find mindfulness and go beyond the suffering I cause myself and those around me?
  7. How can I prevent stepping into a circle of suffering and projecting my illusions when falling in love?
  8. Have you ever fallen in love?
  9. Should I just stay here?
  10. How are you?
  11. How can I look deeply when I see someone beating an animal cruelly?
  12. How can I support someone in my family who is deeply suffering without losing myself in their suffering?
  13. How can I find the middle way between building security for my family and practicing generosity to poorer people?
  14. Why is the world the way it is and why must I work so hard to be present?
  15. How can I regain the sense of companionship and guidance I once had from belief in God now that I feel loneliness despite mindfulness practice?
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