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Viện phật học Pháp Nguyên Question and Answer

Sangha Member · October 14, 2001 · China · Audio Only Not yet reviewed Tech notes

The Sangha is gathered at Fa Yuan Temple in China for a Question and Answer session with Thich Nhat Hanh, following a talk on the propagation of Buddhism in the United States and Europe.

What is the difference between your way of practice and teaching and Chinese Zen?
How do you resolve conflicts and maintain harmony within the Sangha?
What is the content of Zen meditation in your teaching, and what is your view on the practice of Zen meditation?
When will more of your translated books be made available in China?
Can you offer a personal blessing by touching my head?
What is the reason and condition for your visit to China, and is your purpose to introduce the Chinese population to the Pure Land of Plum Village?
What kind of Vinaya do you use in Plum Village to support the Sangha’s practice and life amidst the differences between Eastern and Western cultures?
What is your view on the traditional account that Shakyamuni Buddha was born from under his mother’s right arm?
What is the difference between the concentration of other teachers, which is like a rock pressing on grass, and the Buddha’s concentration, which completely uproots the grass?
What is your view on the Eight Respectful Rules for bhikshunis, and are they practiced in Plum Village?
Is the walking meditation practiced in Plum Village related to the walking samadhi of the Tiantai school of Chinese Buddhism?

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When will more of your books be available in Chinese in China?

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Could you touch my head and give me your blessing?

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Closing words of thanks and hope for future exchange

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