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Tich Nhat Hanh
Tich Nhat Hanh biography

1926 October 11 - Birth of Thich Nhat Hanh (TNH) (birth name: Nguyn Xun Bo in Tha Thin Vietnam) Thin, 1949 TNH is ordained a Buddhist monk at 23 1960 TNH goes to the United States to study comparative religion at Columbia University and Princeton University 1961 TNH Teaches at Columbia University and Princeton University 1963 TNH returns to Vietnam 1965 TNH writes Searching for the Enemy of Man a letter to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. urging him to publicly oppose the Vietnam War 1966 TNH speaks to many groups and leaders, including Robert MacNamara and Martin Luther King, Jr. urging peace in Vietnam 1967 TNH is nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr King, Jr. TNH is exiled from Vietnam by the Vietnamese government TNH gains asylum in France 1969 TNH Leads the Buddhist Peace Delegation 1973 Paris Peace Accords are signed. TNH is not allowed re-entry into Vietnam by the newly formed communist government. 1982 Plum Village Buddhist Center in the Dordogne region of France is established by TNH and Sister Chan Khong Maple Forest Monastery was formed in Vermont 1998 Unified Buddhist Church (UBC), Inc is formed in the United States 2007 February 20 to May 9 - TNH Returns to Vietnam to conduct "Grand Requiem For Praying" ceremonies to help heal the wounds of the Vietnam war.[8]
The Buddhist
The word Buddha comes from the root buddh, which means to wake up A Buddha is someone who is awake up.
Christian application Romans 13:11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: f now i our salvation nearer than when we b li f l for is l i h h believed. d
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the energy of being aware and awake to the present moment moment. It is the continuous practice of touching life deeply in every moment of daily life. To be mindful is to be truly alive and present with those around you and with what you are doing. We bring our body and mind into harmony while we wash the dishes, drive the car or take our morning cup of coffee (tea in the original)
Mindfulness and the Holy Spirit Mindfulness when practiced, b i Mi df l h ti d brings i increased l d love and understanding, d d t di higher perception, and emotional healing The holy spirit descended upon Jesus like a dove, and, with the holy spirit in y p p , , y p him, his power as a healer transformed many the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14 : 26 Both mindfulness and the holy spirit help us touch the ultimate dimension of reality. Mindfulness helps us touch nirvana* and holy spirit offers us a door to the trinity
* Nirvana: extinction of ideas and concepts and of suffering based on ideas and concepts; the ultimate dimension of reality
Mindful Eating and Communion
Sharing a meal is a path to reach the essence of Buddha and Christ Before a meal a Buddhist monk or nun recites: B f l B ddhi t k it This food is the gift of the whole universe the earth, the sky, and much hard work. May we live in a way that is worthy of this food. May we y y y y transform our unskillful states of mind, especially that of greed. May we eat only foods that nourish us and prevent illness. May we accept this food for the realization of the way of understanding and love Communion is a drastic way to awaken Christians from forgetfulness The eucharist is a way to help Christians renew the holy spirit within themselves and touch the kingdom of life Holy Communion is a strong bell of mindfulness
Buddhology and Christology
Both had life-transforming experiences at around the age of thirty Both began their ministry to the public shortly thereafter Both began renewal movements within their family tradition: Hinduism and Judaism Both were perceived in their communities as more than human, even though their humanity continued to be affirmed. Both were accorded exalted or divine status Both were wisdom teachers
Buddhology and Christology
As i d A wisdom t teachers: h Both were teachers of world-subverting wisdom that challenged conventions Buddhist path and Christian way teachings are similar in that both provide a new way of seeing life Letting go or emptying are common features of their teachings
Buddhology and Christology Much commonality in the teachings If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also. Luke 6 :29 If anyone should give you a blow with his hand, with a stick, or with a knife, you should abandon any desires and utter no evil words. Majjhima Nikava 21 :6 Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. From anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold e e you s t G e to e e yo e who begs from you; a d if ot t o d even your shirt. Give everyone o o and anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Luke 6 : 27-30 Hatreds do not ever cease in this world By hating, but by love this is an eternal truth hating love, truth Overcome anger by love, overcome evil by good. Overcome The miser by giving, overcome the liar by truth. Dhammapada 1.5 & 17.3
Jesus = X Buddha = X
The Buddhist Sangha
a sangha is a group of monks, nuns, and layperson who practice together to encourage the best qualities in each other. if it moves i th di ti of t if in the direction f transformation, it is a real sangha f ti i l h the practice of dana, generosity, is like this. We do whatever we can to benefit others without seeing ourselves as helpers and g p others as the helped. This is the spirit of non-self In Christianity every member of the church is said to be part of the body of Christ In Buddhism we say that each sangha member is Christ. like a hand or a leg of the Buddha. We live in accord with the teachings of Buddha, we are members of one body.
The Christian Church 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles whether we be bond or free; and have been Gentiles, all made to drink into one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many. Jesus said, h J id wherever t two or th three are gathered i my name, th d in there I am. In Buddhism it takes at least four persons practicing together to be called a sangha. Ten men are required for orthodox Jewish prayer observance the minyan
The Buddhist Dharma Dharma the way of understanding and love taught by the Buddha; literally the law Dharma Doors 84,000 entries into the stream of the Buddhas teaching and realization The Buddha said that his Dharma body is more important than The his physical body. He meant that we have to practice the Dharma in order to make nirvana available here and nowThe living Dharma is mindfulness, manifested in the Buddhas daily life and in your daily life also f Tich Nhat Hanh
The Christian Law Matthew 5:17 20 Do t thi k that D not think th t I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did t d t th L th P h t not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one y, y y , p y, jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven heaven. Luke 16:17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tittle of the law to fail
Interbeing
"Interbeing" represents the Buddhist principles of impermanence and the notself that together reveal the inter-connected-ness of all things.
Bodhisattva
A bodhisattva is someone who has compassion within himself or herself and who is able to make another person smile or help someone suffer less. Every one of us is capable of this.
The Five Mindfulness Trainings
The Five Mindfulness Trainings represent the Buddhist vision for a global spirituality and ethic. They are a concrete expression of the Buddhas teachings on the path of right understanding and true love, leading to healing, transformation, and happiness for ourselves and for the world. To practice the Five Mindfulness Trainings is to cultivate the insight of interbeing, or Right View, View which can remove all discrimination intolerance anger fear and discrimination, intolerance, anger, fear, despair. If we live according to the Five Mindfulness Trainings, we are already on the path of a bodhisattva. Knowing we are on that path, we are not lost in confusion about our life in the present or in fears about the future.
The First Mindfulness Training
Aware of the suffering caused by the destruction of life, I am committed to cultivating the insight of interbeing and compassion and learning ways to protect the lives of people, animals plants and minerals I am determined not people animals, plants, minerals. to kill, not to let others kill, and not to support any act of killing in the world, in my thinking, or in my way of life.
The Second Mindfulness Training
Aware of suffering caused by exploitation, social injustice, stealing and oppression, I am committed to cultivating loving kindness and learning ways to work for the well-being of people, animals, plants and minerals.
I will practice generosity by sharing my time, energy and material resources with those who are in real need. I am determined not to steal and not to possess anything that should belong to others. I will respect the property of others, but I will prevent others from profiting from human suffering or the suffering of other species on Earth.
The Third Mindfulness Training Aware of the suffering caused by sexual misconduct, I am committed to cultivating responsibility and learning ways to protect the safety and integrity f of individuals, couples, families and society.
I am determined not to engage in sexual relations without love and a long-term commitment. To preserve the happiness of myself and others, I am determined to respect my commitments and the commitments of others. I will do everything in my power to protect children from sexual abuse and to prevent couples and families from being broken by sexual misconduct. Matthew 5 25 through 32 5, You have heard that it was said, Do not commit adultery. But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell. It has been said, Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce. But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery. 1 Corinthians 7, 6 through 11 I say this as a concession, not as a command. I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, f it is better to marry than to burn with passion. h ld for i b tt t th t b ith i To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.
The Fourth Mindfulness Training Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful speech and the inability to listen to others, I am committed to cultivating loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy and happiness to others and relieve others of their suffering.
Knowing that words can create happiness or suffering, I am determined to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence, joy and hope. I will not spread news that I do not know to be certain and will not criticize or condemn things of which I am not sure. I will refrain from uttering words that can cause division or discord, or that can cause the family or the community to break. I am determined to make all efforts to reconcile and resolve all conflicts, however small. James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. James 3:5 Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters (addition mine), whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about such things.
The Fifth Mindfulness Training
Aware o t e su e g caused by u a e of the suffering unmindful co su pt o , I a co d u consumption, am committed to tted cultivating good health, both physical and mental, for myself, my family and my society by practising mindful eating, drinking and consuming.
I will ingest only items that preserve peace well being and joy in my body in my consciousness and peace, well-being body, in the collective body and consciousness of my family and society. I am determined not to use alcohol or any other intoxicant or to ingest foods or other items that contain toxins, such as certain TV programmes, magazines, books, films and conversations. I am aware that to damage my body or my consciousness with these poisons is to betray my ancestors, my parents, my society and future generations. I will work to transform violence, fear, anger and confusion in myself and in society by practising a diet for myself and for society. I understand that a proper diet is crucial for self-transformation and for the transformation of society. 1 Corinthians 6, 19 and 20: Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in 6 Spirit, you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
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The Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Introduction (from Interbeing by Thich Nhat Hanh) 1. 1 The First Mindfulness Training: Openness Aware of the suffering created by fanaticism and intolerance, we are determined not to be idolatrous about or bound to any doctrine, theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones. Buddhist teachings are guiding means to help us learn to look deeply and to develop our understanding and compassion. They are not doctrines to fight, kill, or die for. 2. The Second Mindfulness Training: Nonattachment from Views Aware of the suffering created by attachment to views and wrong perceptions, we are determined to avoid being narrow-minded and bound to present views. We shall learn and practice nonattachment from views in order to be open to others' insights and experiences. We are aware th t the knowledge we presently possess i not changeless, that th k l d tl is t h l absolute truth. Truth is found in life, and we will observe life within and around us in every moment, ready to learn throughout our lives.
3. The Third Mindfulness Training: Freedom of Thought Aware of the suffering brought about when we impose our views on others, others we are committed not to force others, even our children by any others children, means whatsoever - such as authority, threat, money, propaganda, or indoctrination - to adopt our views. We will respect the right of others to be different and to choose what to believe and how to decide. We will, however, help others renounce f fanaticism and narrowness through practicing deeply and engaging in compassionate dialogue. 4. The Fourth Mindfulness Training: Awareness of Suffering Aware that looking deeply at the nature of suffering can help us develop compassion and find ways out of suffering, we are determined not to avoid or close our eyes before suffering. We are committed to finding ways, including personal contact, images, and sounds, to be with those who suffer, so we can understand th i situation d h ff d t d their it ti deeply and h l th l d help them transform their suffering into compassion, peace, and joy.
3. The Third Mindfulness Training: Freedom of Thought Aware of the suffering brought about when we impose our views on others, others we are committed not to force others, even our children by any others children, means whatsoever - such as authority, threat, money, propaganda, or indoctrination - to adopt our views. We will respect the right of others to be different and to choose what to believe and how to decide. We will, however, help others renounce f fanaticism and narrowness through practicing deeply and engaging in compassionate dialogue. 4. The Fourth Mindfulness Training: Awareness of Suffering Aware that looking deeply at the nature of suffering can help us develop compassion and find ways out of suffering, we are determined not to avoid or close our eyes before suffering. We are committed to finding ways, including personal contact, images, and sounds, to be with those who suffer, so we can understand th i situation d h ff d t d their it ti deeply and h l th l d help them transform their suffering into compassion, peace, and joy.
5. The Fifth Mindfulness Training: Simple, Healthy Living Aware that true happiness is rooted in peace, solidity, freedom, and compassion, and not in wealth or fame we are fame, determined not to take as the aim of our life fame, profit, wealth, or sensual pleasure, nor to accumulate wealth while millions are hungry and dying. We are committed to living i l li i simply and sharing our ti d h i time, energy, and material resources with those in need. We will practice mindful consuming, not using alcohol, drugs, or any other products g that bring toxins into our own and the collective body and consciousness.
Mark 10 Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give t th poor, and h d i to the d you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." At this the man's face fell. He y , went away sad, because he had great wealth. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! God!" The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
6. The Sixth Mindfulness Training: Dealing with Anger Aware that anger blocks communication and creates suffering, we are determined to take care of the energy of anger when it arises and to recognize and transform the seeds of anger that lie deep in our consciousness. When anger comes up, we are d t determined not to do or say i d tt d anything, but to practice mindful breathing or mindful walking and acknowledge, embrace, and look py g deeply into our anger. We will learn to look with the eyes of compassion at ourselves and at those we think are the cause of our anger.
Ephesians 4:26 Be angry, and do not sin; let not the sun set upon your wrath. Psalm 4:4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Selah
7. The Seventh Mindfulness Training: Dwelling Happily in the Present Moment Aware that life is available only in the present moment and that it is possible to live happily in the here and now we are now, committed to training ourselves to live deeply each moment of daily life. We will try not to lose ourselves in dispersion or be carried away by regrets about the past, worries about th f t b t th t i b t the future, or craving, anger, or jealousy in the present. We will practice mindful breathing to come back to what is pp g present moment. We happening in the p are determined to learn the art of mindful living by touching the wondrous, refreshing, and healing elements that are inside and around us, and by nourishing seeds of joy, peace, love joy peace love, and understanding in ourselves, thus facilitating the work of transformation and healing in our consciousness.
Matthew 6:25 "For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on Is not life more on. than food, and the body more than clothing? Matthew 6:27 "And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? Luke 10:41 But the Lord answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; Luke 12:11 "When they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not worry about how or what you are to speak in your defense, or what you are to say; Luke 12:22 And He said to His disciples, "F thi reason I say t di i l "For this to you, do not worry about your life, as to what you will eat; nor for your body, as to what you will put on.
8. The Eighth Mindfulness Training: Community and Communication Aware that lack of communication always brings separation and suffering, suffering we are committed to training ourselves in the practice of compassionate listening and loving speech. We will learn to listen deeply without judging or reacting and refrain from uttering words that can create discord or cause the community to break. We will make every effort to keep communications open and to reconcile and resolve all ff conflicts, however small.
8. The Eighth Mindfulness Training: Community and Communication Aware that lack of communication always brings separation and suffering, suffering we are committed to training ourselves in the practice of compassionate listening and loving speech. We will learn to listen deeply without judging or reacting and refrain from uttering words that can create discord or cause the community to break. We will make every effort to keep communications open and to reconcile and resolve all ff conflicts, however small.
9. The Ninth Mindfulness Training: Truthful and Loving Speech S h Aware that words can create suffering or happiness, we are committed to learning to speak y y, truthfully and constructively, using only words that inspire hope and confidence. We are determined not to say untruthful things for the sake of personal interest or to impress people, nor to utter words that might cause division or hatred. We will not spread news that we do not know to be certain nor criticize or condemn things of which we are not sure. We will do our best to speak out about situations of injustice, even when doing so may threaten our safety.
James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. James 3:5 Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by b a small spark. 6 Th t ll k The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters (addition mine) mine), whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about such things.
10. The Tenth Mindfulness Training: Protecting the Sangha Aware that the essence and aim of a Sangha is the practice of understanding and compassion we are compassion, determined not to use the Buddhist community for personal gain or profit or transform our community into a political instrument. A spiritual community should, h h ld however, t k a clear stand take l t d against oppression and injustice and should strive to change the situation without engaging in partisan conflicts.
Matthew 21:13 "It is written," he said to them, "'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it a 'den den of robbers.'" Isaiah 56:7 Even those I will bring to My holy mountain And make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be acceptable on My altar; For My house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples." Jeremiah 7:11 "Has this house, which is called by My name, become a den y g of robbers in your sight? Behold, I, even I, have seen it," declares the LORD.
11. The Eleventh Mindfulness Training: Right Livelihood Aware that great violence and injustice have been done to our environment and society, we are committed not to live with a vocation that is harmful to humans and nature. We will do our best to select a livelihood that helps realize our ideal of understanding and compassion. A d t di d i Aware of f global economic, political and social realities, we will behave responsibly as consumers and as citizens, not supporting p p companies that deprive others of their chance to live.
12. The Twelfth Mindfulness Training: Reverence for Life Aware that much suffering is caused by war and conflict, we are determined to cultivate nonviolence, understanding, and compassion in our daily lives to promote peace education mindful mediation and lives, education, mediation, reconciliation within families, communities, nations, and in the world. We are determined not to kill and not to let others kill. We will diligently practice deep looking with our Sangha to discover better ways to protect life and prevent war. f 13. The Thirteenth Mindfulness Training: Generosity Aware of the suffering caused by exploitation, social injustice, stealing, and oppression, we are committed to cultivating loving kindness and learning ways to work for the well-being of people, animals, plants, and minerals. We will practice generosity by sharing our time, energy, and material resources with those who are in need. We are determined not to t l d t t t steal and not to possess anything th t should belong t others. We thi that h ld b l to th W will respect the property of others, but will try to prevent others from profiting from human suffering or the suffering of other beings
. 14. The Fourteenth Mindfulness Training: Right Conduct Aware that sexual relations motivated by craving cannot dissipate the feeling of loneliness but will create more suffering, frustration, and isolation, we are determined not to engage in sexual relations without mutual understanding, love, and a long-term commitment. In sexual relations, relations we must be aware of future suffering that may be caused We caused. know that to preserve the happiness of ourselves and others, we must respect the rights and commitments of ourselves and others. We will do everything in our power to protect children from sexual abuse and to protect couples and f ili f t t l d families from being broken b sexual misconduct. b i b k by l i d t We will treat our bodies with respect and preserve our vital energies (sexual, breath, spirit) for the realization of our bodhisattva ideal. We will be fully aware of the responsibility of bringing new lives into the world, y p y g g , and will meditate on the world into which we are bringing new beings.
For Additional Reading
www.plumvillage.org/ http://www.amazon.com/Thich-Nhat-Hanh/e/B000AP5YRY/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1 http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_0_7?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords =borg+marcus&sprefix=Borg%2C+M borg+marcus&sprefix Borg%2C+M http://dharma.ncf.ca/introduction/precepts.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nhat_Hanh www.deerparkmonastery.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism

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