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We Are a Sangha Body
This talk details a Day of Mindfulness at Blue Cliff Monastery, emphasizing interconnectedness through practicing mindful breathing, mindful activities, and ethical teachings. The Sangha embodies the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha interconnectedly, generating mindfulness, concentration, and insight for collective nourishment. Healing oneself is essential for healing the planet, achieved through mindful breathing and recognizing life’s wonders. Engage in mindful breathing to embrace and transform suffering gently. Practice compassionate listening and loving speech to alleviate suffering and cultivate compassion. Teachers should be trained in ethics to teach mindfulness skills, fostering unity and ethical living. The Five Mindfulness Trainings encompass reverence for life, true love, happiness, deep listening, loving speech, nourishment, and healing, guiding ethical conduct and fostering interconnectedness. Embrace the teachings of no birth, no death, and interconnectedness to alleviate fear and cultivate right view, transcending discrimination and fostering compassion and understanding.