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Questions and Answers - Public Talk
Buddhism and the Buddha are made of non-Buddhist and non-Buddha elements, just as a flower is made of non-flower elements. The nature of the individual is no-birth and no-death, allowing one to be free from fear. Peace, joy, and the kingdom of God are found in the present moment through the practice of stopping. Mindfulness and the Holy Spirit are energies of life, understanding, and compassion that allow for true communication. Love meditation begins with recognizing and taking care of each part of one’s own body. The prayer of the heart, practiced in the present moment, allows us to get in touch with our deep nature and to transform suffering.
This Questions/Answers session takes place in the form of an interfaith dialogue between Thich Nhat Hanh, Professor Keller, and Pastor Schwab:
- In Buddhism, is there an interaction or an organic connection between nirvana, the unborn, and our physical and temporary existence?
- Is it possible to imagine a “Christic Buddha”, and what is the difference between everyone’s capacity to be a Buddha and the distance maintained with the figure of Christ?
- Who or what causes the waves of existence?
- How can the message of mindfulness help the Western world break free from its constraints?
- Does the Buddha bear, like the resurrected Christ, the stigmata or the wounds of suffering for the world?
- What is freedom, and is it solely a liberation from emotions and fear?
- What are the best and worst qualities of traditional psychiatry?
- What is the difference between reality, the real, and the truth?
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The Inner Well of Peace