In Memory of Thich Nhat Hanh
From The Art Of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh
(My outline)
1. Reverence For Life
Cultivate: openness
non-discrimination
non-attachment to views
—> frees us from anger, fear, intolerance
2. True Happiness
Commit to practicing generosity in my thinking (taught to hide what I think)
my speaking (taught to please others)
my actions/behavior (please others)
Happiness —> depends on my mental attitude
if my choices deny my truth, will I experience happiness?
3. True Love
Cultivate: loving-kindness
compassion
joy
inclusiveness
4. Loving Speech and Deep Listening
KNOWING that words create happiness OR suffering,
I am Committed to Speaking
- truthfully
- using words that inspire confidence
joy
hope
I am Committed to Listening compassionately
from True Love (#3)
5. Nourishing and Healing (This occurs in the present moment.)
Commit to cultivating good health
—> mental, emotional, physical
—> for myself and others
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