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The Three Doors of Liberation

Thich Nhat Hanh · August 3, 2008 · Lower Hamlet, Plum Village, France
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This talk details recognizing elements of happiness, mindfulness through breathing and walking, and Buddhist practices aiming for insight and liberation from afflictions. Insight, considered a form of grace, frees us from sorrow, fear, anger, despair, and hate. The Three Doors of Liberation—emptiness (Sunyata), signlessness, and aimlessness—are emphasized. Emptiness signifies interconnectedness and the absence of separate existence. Understanding interbeing reduces suffering, recognizing happiness intertwined globally cultivates compassion. Positive actions and thoughts shape karma, influencing individual and collective well-being. Liberation comes from letting go of rigid beliefs and experiencing insights firsthand. Embrace impermanence for transformation, recognizing interconnected causes and conditions. Signlessness frees from grief and attachment to illusions, while aimlessness teaches fulfillment in the present moment. Buddhism emphasizes non-attachment and mindfulness, offering practical tools for liberation and salvation.

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