This Dharma Talk was recorded on 13 May 2025 in Upper Hamlet, Plum Village, France during our Addiction Recovery Retreat.
What if you could be free from the story you’ve been telling yourself?
In this warm and personal Dharma talk, Br. Pham Hanh invites us on a deep inner journey—one of healing, joy, and true freedom.
Drawing from his own lived experience with burnout, trauma, and recovery, he gently shows how the stories we tell ourselves—shaped by habit, hurt, or family inheritance—can keep us stuck.
With mindfulness practices and practical reflections, you’ll learn how to:
- Recognize limiting stories and inner voices
- Return to the present moment with kindness
- Let go of old patterns with compassion and clarity
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