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Thich Nhat Hanh Part 1: Why Understanding Suffering Leads to Compassionate Behavior

Into the Magic Shop

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The Power of Mindfulness

The practice of mindfulness helps people to suffer in a such a way that they suffer much, much less than other people who do not know how to get a relief. There is a deep connection between suffering and happiness. It's like the connection between the mud and the lotus. If you have the time to listen to your own suffering,. to look deeply into the nature of your own suffering, understanding your arise. And when understanding arises, compassion is born. That is the mechanics of compassion.

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