Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Thich Nhat Hanh: How to Listen with Compassion
Nov 22, 2023
Thich Nhat Hanh, a Buddhist monk and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, discusses his dedication to mindful meditation and his legacy of nonviolent opposition to the Vietnam War. He explains the practice of compassionate listening and how it can ease suffering, end wars, and change the world. The podcast also delves into Thich Nhat Hanh's influence on Martin Luther King Jr., his journey to becoming a monk, the power of being present, feeding happiness, and understanding suffering. Additionally, it explores the similarities between the teachings of Buddha and Christ, and the concept of death and the continuation of life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Thich Nhat Hanh's Influence and Practice of Mindful Meditation
02:20 • 3min
Thich Nhat Hanh's Journey to Becoming a Monk
05:43 • 7min
Being Present, Mindfulness, and Embracing Suffering
12:57 • 3min
Feeding Happiness and Understanding Suffering
15:55 • 13min
Exploring the Similarities of Buddha and Christ
28:38 • 7min
The Continuation of Life and the Nature of Death
35:34 • 3min