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Talk to U.S. Congressional - At Library: Creating True Peace
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This talk details the annual lecture series honoring Representatives Walter Capps and Bill Emerson, continued by their wives Lois Capps and Joanne Emerson. Tonight’s speaker, Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh, is introduced by Gary Shandling. The event is co-sponsored by the Asian Division of the Library of Congress and the Faith and Politics Institute. Thich Nhat Hanh emphasizes mindfulness practices such as mindful breathing and walking, advocating for compassion, deep listening, and mindful consumption to alleviate suffering and foster peace. He reflects on interconnectedness, urging mindful communication to heal divides and transform suffering into compassion. The Faith and Politics Institute promotes reflection groups and civil rights pilgrimages, fostering spiritual community in politics.
