Brother Pháp Dung, a Dharma teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village tradition, shares insights on the teachings of the late Zen master, who was a beacon of peace and nonviolence. He reflects on Thich Nhat Hanh's revolutionary views on grief, interconnectedness, and the notion that suffering, when embraced, can lessen pain. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community in spiritual growth and compassion, urging listeners to navigate life's challenges with empathy and understanding.
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Thich Nhat Hanh's Exile and Western Teachings
Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen master, was exiled for advocating peace during the Vietnam War.
He then brought his Engaged Buddhism teachings to the West, adapting them to modern suffering.
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Wrong View and Separation
Wrong perception, or wrong view, stems from a sense of separation, leading to harm.
Right view involves understanding others' perceptions, fostering empathy and lessening hate.
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Interbeing and Self-Care
Interbeing acknowledges interconnectedness while preserving individuality.
Self-care creates space for interconnection, like a balanced mother caring for her child.
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In 'No Death, No Fear', Thich Nhat Hanh examines concepts of death and fear, using Zen parables and meditations to reveal a path to living free from fear. He emphasizes interconnectedness, impermanence, and the transformative nature of life and death. The book provides practical mindfulness exercises to cultivate peace and understanding.
Brother Pháp Dung discusses the life and teachings of Vietnamese Zen master, peace activist, poet, and author Thich Nhat Hanh.
In January 2022, Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen master, peace activist, poet, and author passed away. He was the founder of the International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called him “an Apostle of peace and nonviolence” when nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Thousands of people came out for his funeral.
Brother Pháp Dung is making his second appearance on the show to talk about Thich Nhat Hanh. If you missed it last time he was on, Brother Pháp Dung has an incredible personal story. He was born in Vietnam in 1969 and came to the US at the age of nine. He worked as an architect/designer for four years before becoming a monk. He was very close personally with Thich Nhat Hanh, who he refers to as “Thây,” or teacher, and is now a Dharma teacher himself in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village tradition.
This episode was first published in March 2022.
This episode explores:
The life of Thich Nhat Hanh: his path to Buddhism in the 1960’s and his exile from Vietnam for opposing the war.
The meaning of “wrong view” or wrong perception.
What non-separation and inter-being is.
Thich Nhat Hanh’s view that birth and death are only notions.
Grief, and why learning how to suffer will help you suffer less.
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