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The Essentials of the Sutra on Mindful Breathing
In this Dharma Talk, Thich Nhat Hanh shares about the 16 breaths, although it takes 21 days to fully discuss them. He recounts the experience of writing the book “Old Path White Clouds” during a cold winter, writing by warming his left hand over the wood stove to keep warm. He emphasizes that creativity and practice need to be combined to bring true value. He shares about applying mindful breathing into daily life, helping people experience immediate happiness. He provides specific guidance on each breath, from recognizing the breath to applying it in all daily activities. He emphasizes that being present in each moment helps to experience life more deeply. He shares about recognizing the breath and the whole body, applying mindfulness to reduce suffering and create happiness. He teaches about recognizing and controlling mental formations, changing negative thoughts with positive ones. He shares about bringing the mind into a concentrated state to achieve joy and happiness. He emphasizes the concepts of impermanence and non-attachment, helping to achieve true freedom and happiness. He concludes by sharing about the nature of birthlessness and deathlessness of all things, helping to reduce fear and achieve comprehensive happiness.
