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You Are What You Consumed

Thich Nhat Hanh · August 1, 2002 · Plum Village, France
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This talk details the essence of a Dharma Talk, emphasizing mindful consumption and nurturing seeds of wisdom within. Instead of striving intellectually, immerse effortlessly in teachings. Mindful consumption involves reflecting deeply on food and sensory inputs, avoiding toxins akin to consuming flesh metaphorically. Eating habits impact the environment and future generations. Practicing mindful consumption as families and societies fosters harmony and compassion. Negative sensory inputs poison us, requiring mindfulness to discern wholesome influences. True happiness lies in peace, freedom, and mindfulness, avoiding harmful desires like retaliation or excessive craving. Buddha’s teachings encompass understanding nourishment beyond food, including intentions and consciousness. Purifying consciousness from delusions leads to wisdom, shaping body and mind. The Buddha’s Four Nutriments highlight addressing mental poisons and afflictions for healing. Practicing mindfulness reveals illusions and negative perceptions, emphasizing nurturing a healthy consciousness for liberation.

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