http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/
More information about Thich Nhat Hanh
Recent news: http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/09/15/thich-nhat-hanh-visits-boston/uogJLMVsJML1To2SxsPxRI/story.html
Watch or listen to one of these:
Oprah interviews Thich Nhat Hanh (this is a really clear, helpful interview. You will love the monk!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ9UtuWfs3U
A radio interview with Thich Nhat Hanh
http://www.onbeing.org/program/brother-thay-radio-pilgrimage-thich-nhat-hanh/74
A radio interview about Buddhism in Burma
http://www.onbeing.org/program/burma-buddhism-and-power/75
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About the Dalai Lama:
- in Louisville in May 2013 http://www.dalailama.com/webcasts/post/293-youth-engaging-compassion
- ABC Interview http://www.dalailama.com/webcasts/post/287-abcs-730-interviews-his-holiness-the-dalai-lama-in-sydney
- Tulane commencement speech 2013 http://www.dalailama.com/webcasts/post/283-tulane-universitys-2013-commencement-keynote-address
I watched the interview of Thich Nhat Hanh and found it very interesting. Buddhism has become so interesting to me lately and I love learning more about it. A couple things that stood out to me about the interview was when Oprah asked him how he stayed calm through everything that can go wrong in life. He said that it was his practice and that they try to stay calm no matter what. I know personally that I get very stressed about at times and i'm not sure that I could stay that calm all the time. Another thing that stood out to me was when he talked about why they burn themselves. He said that they do to make themselves be heard. I have always wondered why. He also goes into talking about compassionate listening. He said that even if the person you are listening to is saying things that are wrong that the may reason for listening is to allow the other person to empty his or her heart. I think that we get so wrapped up in fixing things for other people that we don't really listen to what they have to say. We are always looking for what they are doing wrong. Sometimes we just need to listen so that the person can vent.
ReplyDeleteI watched the Thich Nhat Hanh with Oprah and I really enjoyed it because it helped me better understand Buddhism and how they look at life. For example, when they set themselves on fire just to be heard. That is a strong commitment to understand how painful i must be yet still do it because it will help out for the better. if only more people could think that way and be completely selfless.
ReplyDeleteI also watched the interview between Thich Nhat Hanh and Oprah. I found it very interesting how he related suffering in the conversation. Showing once again how centrally important suffering is to the Buddhist tradition. His relationship to Martin Luther King Jr. along with his peaceful protests were inspiring. I also found his concept of deep listing to be rather remarkable and profound. The fact that so much suffering could be eased simply by listening intently to another was surprising. Overall I was impressed by how calm and peaceful he was, and I can’t help but think that this is how Buddha would have acted after he sat under the Bodhi tree.
ReplyDeleteThe interview of Thich Naht Hanh with Oprah was definitely not what I was expecting. I wasn't expecting to be drawn in by this interview. Reading about Buddhism is one thing, but listening to someone who incorporates the religion into their life as much he does really gave me a new perspective. The biggest thing I took from this interview is how important an open ear is. Sometimes people need to let out their thoughts and know that someone is paying attention to them.
ReplyDeleteI watched Thich Nhat Hanh with Oprah and I found it to be great. I've never really learned about other religions just because I already have one myself but it's amazing what you can learn from other people from different religions. One really interesting point that the Buddhist had made was why they had burned themselves during the Vietnam War. The fact that it was the only to get others to hear them out was shocking to me. I would never have the courage to do such a thing even if I lived back in that time period. When I listen to him talk, I can really feel the compassion that he has. I've never heard anyone talk the way he does and I agree with him. Why have war when peace is what we want? This is a great interview.
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