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Where Is My Loved One Who Has Died Now 1 - Reading the Prayer
The details of this Dharma Talk begin with the chanting of the name of Avalokiteshvara to pray for the success of the Chánh Thế Bình Đặng ceremony, emphasizing the connection between the realms of the living and the dead. Thich Nhat Hanh explains that although the spiritual realm cannot be seen directly, it is like television waves that exist around us, and we can connect if we have the right “receiver.” He emphasizes compassion for all beings and transcending the notions of “being” and “non-being.” He uses the image of a raindrop transforming to illustrate that everything exists in different forms. He shares that each cell of our body contains our ancestors, and that transforming the pain of war is necessary to avoid passing suffering to future generations. He tells the story of an American meditation student who cured cancer by practicing contact with ancestors. He emphasizes that positive words, thoughts, and actions have the power to transform life and the future. He tells the story of an American veteran who transformed the pain of war by helping children instead of seeking revenge. He concludes by encouraging everyone to participate in prayer, fasting, releasing captive animals, and performing charitable actions during the three days of the Chánh Thế Bình Đặng ceremony.