We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track. If this problem persists help us by reporting it so we can investigate it.
Watch this talk
Login or create a free account to watch this talk and discover other teachings from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
Log in or create an account
Transformation at the Base 1
This dharma talk by Thich Nhat Hanh, given on August 13, 2012, at the European Institute of Applied Buddhism in Waldbröl, Germany, explores the theme “Body and Mind Are One” during the Dutch Retreat. Thay begins with a story of a French journalist who wrote an article titled “In the Country of the Present Moment,” highlighting the practice of walking meditation and the importance of arriving 100% in each step. He teaches about the seed of corn and explains to children about being a seed in the womb of their mother, using pebble meditation to learn how to breathe again and to be fresh and beautiful.
Thay delves into Right Diligence (Effort) in Buddhist psychology, discussing store consciousness and seeds (bija) that manifest as mental formations in the mind consciousness. He emphasizes cultivating the mindfulness seed and watering positive seeds in ourselves and others. Thay also addresses Right Speech and deep listening, sharing a poignant story of a soldier from the Vietnam war who, driven by anger, poisoned children but later sought healing at Plum Village.
Note: this description was automatically sourced from existing YouTube descriptions and other sources. Please ‘Suggest Edit’ if it’s incorrect.