The Way Out is In podcast series features conversations between journalist and Plum Village lay friend Jo Confino and Plum Village monastic Brother Phap Huu, alongside other guests. These meditations conclude each episode with practice contemplations on the theme.
Music: From the song "Be Still" by Plum Village friend Joe Holtaway - find out more about Joe here: joeholtaway.com. Joe is happy to hear from you 🙂.
#60 32 Words to Create Harmonious Relationships: In this episode, Brother Phap Huu and Jo share 32 words from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that can allow your relationships to integrate suffering and create happiness. The Four Mantras - Thay’s beloved teachings - are intended to help create healthy relationships by prompting loving conversations and enabling people to be truly present for each other.
The episode ends with a mindful recap of the mantras:
I am here for you.
I know you are there and I am so happy.
I know you suffer, therefore I am here for you.
I suffer, please help.
This is a Happy Moment.
You are partly right.