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Sutra on Dependent Co-arising
The details of this talk include Thich Nhat Hanh’s profound advice on healing oneself and caring for the soul by returning to the present moment instead of seeking happiness elsewhere. He emphasizes the practice of mindfulness through breathing and walking to achieve peace and heal society. He mentions the New Town massacre and the question of the ability to heal the ailments of modern society. He shares the story of a young man facing psychological difficulties leading to violence and encourages to send energy of love to wounded children. He discusses the three marks of Buddhism: impermanence, non-self, and Nirvana, emphasizing that the Buddha’s purpose is to help people escape suffering. He warns against fanaticism and dogmatism, stressing that Buddhism does not contain violence. He shares about the scientific spirit of Buddhism through the Kalama Sutta, encouraging thorough reflection before accepting teachings. He also discusses the principle of dependent origination and the middle way, emphasizing that understanding dependent origination helps achieve a state of peace and enlightenment.