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This Monastic Q&A was offered on 21st June 2023. as part of our Earth Holder Retreat “Love is Freedom”; it was recorded in New Hamlet, Plum Village France. The Dharma Teachers in the panel are srs. Dinh Nghiem, Hien Nghiem and brs. Phap Huu and Phap Linh.

0:00 Introduction by Brother Phap Linh 3:59 How can I stay true to my values while also being useful in my work? 14:46 With repeated manifestations of racism and the rise of the extreme right in the West, how not to lose respect and become hateful towards this western...

A Q&A session with questions from children in our Summer Retreat 2022, with Sr. Hoi Nghiem, Sr. Dang Nghiem, Br. Phap Linh, and Br. Phap Kha. 0:00 Introduction by Br. Phap Linh 2:45 What is the story of the Buddhas’ hill in Upper Hamlet? 10:18 How has Plum Village...

0:00 Introduction by brother Phap Huu 2:50 How to deal with News? How to protect ourselves when we read the News and how to balance the negative energy created by the News? 12:55 How can the peace movement respond in a non-violent way to the invasion of Ukraine? 21:42...

A panel of monastics answer questions during the rains retreat Questions pertain to 1. How to use the 5 Mindfulness Trainings as a guide to practicing engaged Buddhism 2. How to maintain the beginner’s mind as a long time practitioner, and dealing with doubt when it arises about the...

Children asking questions during 3rd week of Summer Opening 2019 in Plum Village France.

0:00:51 Should we always speak the truth? 0:09:40 How can I deal with pain and chronicle disease in a loving way? 0:23:58 How to let go of attachment? 0:40:35 How to handle my cravings? 0:53:46 How to make decisions?

Questions and Answers session with Richard and Adriana during the Educators’ Retreat. Help us caption & translate this video! https://amara.org/v/mzdP/