Dharma Talks / Gentleness Starts from Within

What are the roots of our personal sufferings and the pains of the world? We bring our mind home to re-examine our sufferings, to find a path. How to act. What we ought to do. What we ought to be. Join us in reflecting and applying Thay’s 2008-09 teachings...

A Journey of Mindfulness, Dealing with Anger, and Letting Go in War-Torn Areas and Peaceful Environments 🌍 Our sister recounts their experience of being in a war-torn area and the contrast of returning to a peaceful environment. 🧘 The video discusses the practice of mindfulness and walking meditation to...

0:22: 🧘 The video discusses the uninterrupted practice of mindful breathing and steps, emphasizing the importance of staying present in the moment. 8:30: 🚶‍♂️ The video discusses the practice of walking meditation, its healing effects, and a story of rescuing refugees. 16:57: 🕊️ Our sister shares Thay’s experience of...

Hello 🙂 make sure to turn on English subtitles if you need them! 🙏 What are the roots of our personal sufferings and the pains of the world? We bring our mind home to re-examine our sufferings, to find a path. How to act. What we ought to do....

This Dharma Talk was recorded on the 29th of October 2023 in Lower Hamlet, Plum Village (France). It is the second talk of the Rains’ Retreat 2023 Sunday Talk series. 0:00: 🌟 The video discusses the Festival of Stars and the tradition of remembering ancestors. 9:10: 🌧️ The video...

1:39: 📚 The video discusses three approaches to ethics: religious, scientific, and Buddhist, with a focus on the theistic traditions of Judaism and Christianity. 14:45: ⚖️ The video discusses the importance of right view and right action in Buddhism, emphasizing the impact of thinking, speech, and action on our...

This talk was recorded on the 2nd November 2023 in New Hamlet, Plum Village (France). It is the second of our live Thursday talks of the Rains Retreat 2023 offered to our lay friend guests. 0:16: ⛩️ Our brother discusses the concept of the lay day of mindfulness, and...

This Dharma Talk was recorded on the 12th of November 2023 in Upper Hamlet, Plum Village (France). It is the third talk of the Rains’ Retreat 2023 Sunday Talk series. 0:00: 🙏 Our sister discusses the power of collective energy and mindfulness in sending compassion to areas of need,...

This Dharma talk was recorded in New Hamlet, Plum Village (France) on 7th December 2023. It is the seventh of our live Thursday talks of the Rains Retreat 2023 offered to our lay friend guests. 8:57: 🕯️ Sr. Trai Nghiem shares about the significance of light in various festivals...

This Dharma Talk is the ninth talk of the Rains’ Retreat 2023 Sunday Talk series and part of the week-long Christmas retreat with the title “Coming Home to Peace”. 0:27: 🕯️ Brother Phap Huu shares about the practice of mindfulness as a way to find inner peace and healing,...

This talk was recorded on the 16th November 2023 in New Hamlet, Plum Village (France). It is the fourth of our live Thursday talks of the Rains Retreat 2023 offered to our lay friend guests. 0:26: Embracing inner peace and love amidst global challenges through mindfulness and collective energy....

What are the roots of our personal sufferings and the pains of the world? We bring our mind home to re-examine our sufferings, to find a path.

Hello 🙂 make sure to turn on English subtitles if you need them! 🙏 Join us in reflecting and applying Thay’s 2008-09 teachings on a Buddhist contribution toward a Global Ethic – made available for the first time with English subtitles. This is the fifth talk of the series,...

This Dharma Talk was recorded on the 10th of December 2023 in Upper Hamlet, Plum Village (France). It is the sixth talk of the Rains’ Retreat 2023 Sunday Talk series. 0:34: 🌱 Brother Phap Ung shares about the interconnectedness of ethics, mindfulness, and compassion in the context of human...

This talk was recorded on 19th November 2023 in New Hamlet, Plum Village (France). It is the fourth of our live Sunday talks of the Rains Retreat 2023.

This Dharma Talk was recorded on the 12th of November 2023 in New Hamlet, Plum Village (France). It is the seventh talk of the Rains’ Retreat 2023 Sunday Talk series.

This talk was recorded on the 21st December 2023 in Lower Hamlet, Plum Village (France). It is the ninth of our live Thursday talks of the Rains Retreat 2023 offered to our lay friend guests. It was part of the Christmas Week Retreat 2023. 0:01: 🌟 Winter solstice traditions,...

2:31: 🏡 The importance of coming home to oneself, prioritizing happiness, and enjoying lazy days for inner peace and joy. • 7:07: Prioritizing happiness and joy in daily life is crucial for inner peace. • 8:52: Our sister encourages the enjoyment of lazy days for relaxation and self-care. •...

At Plum Village, Brother Pham Hanh offers a thoughtful Dharma talk on December 14, 2023. Using relatable stories and personal anecdotes he explores how we can find joy and refuge in tough times. Brother Pham Hanh leads us on a path from witnessing the constant renewal of our body’s...

What are the roots of our personal sufferings and the pains of the world? We bring our mind home to re-examine our sufferings, to find a path. How to act. What we ought to do. What we ought to be. Join us in reflecting and applying Thay’s 2008-09 teachings...

Hello 🙂 make sure to turn on English subtitles if you need them! 🙏 Join us in reflecting and applying Thay’s 2008-09 teachings on a Buddhist contribution toward a Global Ethic – made available for the first time with English subtitles. This is the seventh talk of the series,...