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Regensburg 3 (or 4)

Thich Nhat Hanh · November 4, 1998 · Regensburg, Germany

This talk details reflecting on true happiness by identifying and naming what is needed for happiness, considering unattainable conditions, and recognizing current sources of happiness. In daily life, organize for happiness using intelligence and mindfulness. Practice mindful breathing and walking to cultivate inner peace, overcome anger, and navigate emotions. Mindfulness involves embracing emotions like anger with tenderness, focusing on the abdomen during turmoil, and practicing mindful breathing. Transform anger into compassion, acting with love. Practice mindfulness daily, recognizing interconnectedness and collective experiences. Understand teachings like “this is because that is” to embrace interdependence and circular reasoning in causality.

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Reflecting on True Happiness

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00:10:02

Long pause

00:10:30

00:11:30

Mindful Walking and Connection to the Buddha

00:12:10

00:14:27

00:16:12

00:17:13

00:18:31

00:18:49

00:21:08

Mindfulness and Loving Presence

00:22:53

00:24:42

00:26:59

00:29:15

00:29:43

True Love and Understanding

00:31:30

00:32:16

00:33:09

00:35:02

00:36:06

Finding Stability in Emotional Turmoil

00:37:11

00:37:59

00:38:40

00:40:17

00:41:26

00:42:40

00:43:18

Supporting Others in Emotional Struggles

00:44:43

00:47:09

Long pause

00:47:40

00:48:43

00:50:02

00:50:31

00:52:44

00:54:10

Transforming Anger with Mindfulness

00:55:53

00:57:00

00:57:50

00:59:20

01:01:27

Compassionate Action and Non-Violence

01:03:16

01:05:59

01:07:54

Long pause

01:09:54

01:11:19

01:12:08

01:13:58

Long pause

Interconnectedness and Collective Reality

01:15:39

01:18:29

01:19:20

01:20:43

01:22:12

01:24:08

01:24:41

Interdependence and Causality

01:27:07

01:27:56

01:28:40

01:29:08

01:30:26

01:32:36

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Regensburg 3 (or 4)

Regensburg 3 (or 4)

Regensburg 3 (or 4)

Reflecting on True Happiness

Mindful Walking and Connection to the Buddha

Mindfulness and Loving Presence

True Love and Understanding

Finding Stability in Emotional Turmoil

Supporting Others in Emotional Struggles

Transforming Anger with Mindfulness

Compassionate Action and Non-Violence

Interconnectedness and Collective Reality

Interdependence and Causality