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The Interconnected Path of Mindfulness, Compassion, and Ethical Living

Thich Nhat Hanh · August 3, 1991 · Plum Village, France
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The precepts are crucial for liberation from suffering and illusion, guiding mindful living and ethical conduct. Observing precepts leads to concentration and insight, interconnected practices essential for ending suffering. Mindfulness is key, naturally upholding precepts and preventing harm. Compassion arises from awareness of suffering, guiding transformative action. Vesak ceremony symbolizes breaking bonds with community support, reflecting Buddhism’s evolution and relevance. Living Buddhism transcends dogma, embodying Srimad, Samadhi, and Prajna. Mindfulness reconnects us with life’s vitality, cultivating compassion and kindness. Recognizing suffering nurtures compassion, crucial for transformation. Compassion fuels action more effectively than anger, guiding nonviolence and mindful consumption. Cultivating loving-kindness involves collective effort for well-being, avoiding harmful intervention. Despite challenges, compassion and collective reflection pave the way for lasting change.

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