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Summer Retreat - A Glass of Childhood Milk
The details of this talk revolve around the practice of mindfulness in daily life, especially when eating and drinking tea. Thich Nhat Hanh shares that every small action, such as drinking tea or eating, should be done mindfully to fully enjoy each present moment. He emphasizes that instead of thinking, worrying, or being sad, one should return to their breath to truly be present. He tells a story about a mother cow and her calf to illustrate the importance of gratitude and mindfulness when drinking cow’s milk. He also shares about drinking soy milk instead of cow’s milk to support malnourished children in Vietnam. He recounts his life story, from a deprived childhood to building the monastic community at Plum Village, and emphasizes that each dollar can provide many cups of soy milk for hungry children. He encourages everyone to participate in the dream of supporting underprivileged children, stressing that every small action can create positive change. He shares that each day is a gift and that living mindfully in each present moment will bring happiness and peace.