Lessons from 'Happiness' by Thich Nhat Hanh.

In 'Happiness' Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that by being mindful, we can live in the present and find peace. He provides his key principles and practices to help everyone, whether new or experienced, to live mindfully and enjoy life.

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Shownotes

00:00 - Excerpt from ‘Happiness’ by Thich Nhat Hanh

03:16 - Life of Hanh, becoming a monk, Zen Buddhism

07:44 - Happiness is found in mindfulness

09:14 - Suggestion on how to read ‘Happiness’

11:50 - Our lives are overscheduled so learn how to rest

17:20 - Only this Present moment is real, Krishnamurti’s sunset story

22:00 - Using Gathas to unite body and mind, and doing walking meditations

27:40 - Facing difficulties by finding refuge within yourself

29:50 - How to listen properly & finding community

33:50 - Solitude is a key component for a thriving community

37:00 - Judge yourself strongly, and others lightly

43:45 - Loving yourself, knowing yourself

46:20 - Challenges