Dharma Talks / Continuous Practice in our Daily Life

Sr Chân Đức

0:22: 🧘 The video discusses the uninterrupted practice of mindful breathing and steps, emphasizing the importance of staying present in the moment.

  • 0:22: Practicing mindful breathing and steps throughout the day helps to stay present in all activities.
  • 1:23: The practice is a training that needs to be done daily, along with using little verses to calm the mind.
  • 3:01: The three months of retreat provide an opportunity to deepen the practice and lay down resources in the mind.
  • 6:42: The uninterrupted practice of breathing and walking helps to overcome difficulties and transform neutral feelings into a feeling of being present in the world of wonders.
  • 7:46: Mindful steps and breathing bring a sense of being present and connected to the world, allowing for healing and nourishment.

8:30: 🚶‍♂️ The video discusses the practice of walking meditation, its healing effects, and a story of rescuing refugees.

  • 8:30: Life is a miracle and walking is a way to experience its wonders.
  • 9:00: Each step is considered a miracle and a source of nourishment and healing.
  • 11:05: Walking meditation brings freedom from the past and future, allowing for uninterrupted presence in the moment.
  • 11:47: The practice of walking meditation not only nourishes and heals individuals but also contributes to nourishing the world.
  • 12:35: The video also mentions the use of calligraphy to promote peace and the need for compassion towards refugees.
  • 13:05: A story is shared about rescuing Vietnamese refugees stranded at sea in 1976, highlighting the ongoing issue of refugees seeking safety.
  • 15:16: Our sister emphasizes the importance of taking action to help refugees, drawing parallels to current refugee crises.

16:57: 🕊️ Our sister shares Thay’s experience of being expelled from Singapore and the importance of establishing inner peace.

  • 16:57: Thay’s expulsion from Singapore
  • 17:29: Practicing uninterrupted breathing and walking for inner peace
  • 18:27: Seeking help from the French Ambassador in Singapore
  • 21:24: The importance of establishing peace in mental formations
  • 22:03: Writing a poem titled ‘Ladder to the Festival of Stars’
  • 23:47: Symbolism of the Phoenix bird and the ambassador’s help
  • 25:38: Encouragement to find love and compassion in others for inner peace

26:22: 🌍 The video discusses the importance of global ethics and compassion in Buddhism.

  • 26:22: Importance of global spirituality and ethics in Buddhism
  • 40:07: Common ethical principles among different religions
  • 41:36: The four common ethical principles: non-killing, non-stealing, truthfulness, and no sexual misconduct

44:48: 📜 The video discusses the concept of ethics and morality in different cultures and traditions.

  • 44:48: Ethics and morality are important in daily life to bring happiness and relieve suffering in relationships.
  • 47:39: The practice of ethics extends to relationships with animals and nature.
  • 51:46: Customs and traditions passed down by ancestors play a role in guiding ethical practices.
  • 51:55: Awareness of suffering is a key aspect of ethical practice.
  • 53:09: The benefit of ancestral teachings is considered before applying them in practice.
  • 54:25: The practice of morality is emphasized as a means to reach a higher goal.

55:23: 🧘 The video discusses the practice of mindfulness and its relationship to morality, concentration, and insight.

  • 55:23: Mindfulness is expressed in speech and bodily action, but begins with our intentions and way of thinking.
  • 56:29: The mindfulness trainings aim to guard actions of body and speech, but also emphasize the importance of taking care of our intentions and thoughts.
  • 58:33: A compassionate thought can heal us, while a thought of hatred can make us sick.
  • 1:00:23: Mindfulness, morality, concentration, and insight are interconnected, with the goal of reducing suffering and bringing happiness into human relationships.
  • 1:02:09: The practice of mindfulness is a means to reduce suffering and bring happiness, rather than a means to pursue material gain or harm others.

1:03:44: 🧘 The video emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and concentration in relation to morality and ethics.

  • 1:03:44: Mindfulness should not be used solely for material benefit or making more money.
  • 1:04:26: The practice of concentration and mindfulness should be connected to morality.
  • 1:05:02: Commitment to practicing uninterrupted mindfulness is emphasized.
  • 1:06:40: The connection between mindfulness and practicing ethics is highlighted.
  • 1:07:01: Supporting each other in the practice of mindfulness is considered fortunate.
  • 1:07:10: A deep commitment to bringing Buddhist contribution to a global ethic and spirituality is expressed.
  • 1:10:18: The video concludes with a musical segment.



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