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Waking Up to Paradise Here and Now (Children's Talk)

Thich Nhat Hanh · July 15, 2008 · Upper Hamlet, Plum Village, France
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This talk details the essence of the Flower Fresh song, emphasizing mindfulness practices to nurture inner beauty and freshness akin to flowers. Through mindful breathing and walking, inner vitality is maintained, helping others rediscover their freshness. Buddha nature lies within everyone, awakening us to life’s marvels and dangers. True Buddhists are awake to life’s wonders and sufferings. Stability and solidity, symbolized by mountains, are essential for happiness and reliability. Children naturally embody freshness but need to learn stability. Pebble meditation teaches calmness and space, vital for freedom and happiness. Offering space to loved ones is a profound act of love, akin to the beauty of spaciousness symbolized by the full moon.

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