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The Beauty of Life

Thich Nhat Hanh · November 8, 2010 · Hong Kong
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This talk details mindful breathing practices and Buddhist teachings on interconnectedness, impermanence, and liberation. It emphasizes recognizing breath, releasing tension, nurturing joy, and addressing painful feelings. Understanding consciousness involves recognizing 51 mental formations and nurturing positive seeds like love and compassion. Concentration practices nurture joy and transform pain. The Buddha’s exercises focus on freeing the mind from painful formations, recognizing objects of perception, and practicing impermanence. Buddhism teaches interconnectedness, transcending concepts like birth and death, and emphasizes emptiness meditation. Practicing aimlessness reveals happiness in the present moment. The mindful breathing sutra guides freeing oneself from suffering, nurturing positive seeds, and forming supportive Sanghas. Plans for an Asian Institute of Applied Buddhism aim to offer more retreat opportunities, emphasizing interconnectedness and liberation.

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