1. How do I reconnect and communicate again with my family members after many years of separation and deep sorrow? (5:45)
2. How do I know when to listen to my inner teacher because sometimes it seems very clear and other times it seems so confused.(23:15)
3. How can we remain practice equanimity with those who don’t necessarily share the same ethical guidelines, eg. The 5 Mindfulness Trainings, or those who do not follow the same practices?(45:45)
4. What do I need to start a sangha and how to keep it joyful?(57:20)
5. Technology has created a cap that can stimulate our brain into a meditative state, and the military has used this to improve their skills in combat. Is this the right way to go? What do you think of this?(1:24:45)
Nourishing Spiritual Aspirations and Community Harmony
Br Phap Huu gives encouraging words to the Plum Village aspirants who are about to enter the monastic community. When we enter the ordained community, we do not do so only as individuals but we bring our whole ancestral lineage with us. It is important to have the aspiration...