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The Joy of the Practice Without Struggle 2

Thich Nhat Hanh · July 8, 2008 · Upper Hamlet, Plum Village, France
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This talk details approaching tooth brushing with mindfulness and joy, turning it into a sacred practice by bringing full awareness to the task. Using the left hand can enhance the experience. Mindfulness in daily routines, like showering, cultivates joy and freedom. Mindfulness leads to concentration, enhancing life’s quality. Mindful breathing reconnects mind and body, bringing joy and vital energy for healing. Sitting meditation at Plum Village teaches effortless sitting and mindful breathing. Mindfulness and concentration create sacred moments, allowing access to life’s wonders. Enlightenment is attainable through mindful breathing and walking. Buddhist psychology teaches 51 mental formations, both wholesome and unwholesome, residing in consciousness. Mindfulness acknowledges and harmonizes these energies. Plum Village integrates music and chanting into practice, harmonizing mental formations and connecting with life’s wonders. Mindful breathing before sleep and waking with compassion cultivates joy.

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