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Thich Nhat Hanh · September 23, 1988 · Montreal, Canada · Audio Only
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Having worked for peace in my heart, should I simply sit and walk while waiting for a door to open to help the suffering world?

  • Is it easier to attain tranquility together with others, given that I personally find it very difficult to calm myself down?
  • How can I follow my breathing and act with mindfulness in daily activities when I have not yet found inner peace?
  • How can I overcome a nervous temperament that prevents me from finding peace?
  • Are there any little tips for finding the time to breathe at work despite very tight deadlines?
  • Are there practical ways to come out of the state of drowsiness that often invades the mind during sitting meditation?
  • Is there any advice for a 15-year-old who is having trouble feeling comfortable in his own skin?
  • How can we bring calm and mindfulness into the daily work environment when our energy is dispersed by so many demands?
  • What elements should be considered during walking meditation, especially when lifting and placing the foot?
  • How can I handle the guilt of limiting my energy to my family in order to maintain some serenity, while avoiding thinking about the world’s problems?
  • What is our responsibility towards others, and how do we say no when someone asks too much?
  • How can the practice equip us to handle the inner conflict created by employers who demand efficiency and speed out of economic fear?
  • Do you have any comments on the feeling of being about to explode inside during the practice?
  • How can we stay in touch with our body when doing abstract, analytical mental work or dealing with politics?
  • How can I handle computer work when logical power is being manipulated by others for their own ends?
  • How can I deal with the frightening experience of losing my sense of orientation and the dissolution of identity that sometimes occurs during the practice?
  • After losing a son, how can one feel joy beyond serenity, and should one do everything possible to prolong one’s life when facing an uncertain illness?
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