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The Well of Clear and Fragrant Water

Thich Nhat Hanh · December 14, 2010 · Hermitage, Plum Village, France · Monastic talk

Details of this Dharma Talk include Thay Nhat Hanh sharing about living truthfully in the present moment, enjoying each step and breath that contains the future. He warns that reading sutras extensively is not enough for deep understanding; one must trust in wisdom and the practice of the Dharma. He shares that everyone has the potential to become a “Samadhi master” by enjoying their youth and living in the present. He recounts experiences of planting spiritual seeds and organizing retreats and Dharma assemblies that help build a beautiful Sangha and strong brotherhood. He emphasizes that spiritual beauty helps save the world from peril, and exploring spiritual culture is like discovering a forgotten fairy tale wonder.

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