This special episode – part two of two Q&A installments – marks the launch of the first book by Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino. Being with Busyness: Zen Ways to Transform Overwhelm and Burnout is intended to help readers navigate these experiences, relieve stress, and reconnect to their inner joy through mindfulness and compassion practices inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh.
Instead of discussing the book, the two presenters asked listeners to submit their questions on these timely topics. Listeners' generous, vulnerable questions answered in this episode include: What are some practical tips for staying grounded and mindful amidst the busyness? How can I get back into practicing mindfulness? How can I practice mindfulness while doing multiple things at once? How can I be of service to others while still caring for myself? How can busy people know when it’s enough and draw a line? How does Plum Village deal with the burnout issues that also exist in the outside world?
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“The work of temples is never done.”
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🔔 The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living is a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives.
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🎙️ The podcast is co-produced by the Plum Village App and Global Optimism with support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation.
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Resources
Being with Busyness
Online course: Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
Interbeing
Bodhisattva
‘Three Resources Explaining the Plum Village Tradition of Lazy Days’
The Way Out Is In: ‘Being with Busyness Q&A, Part One (Episode #77)’
The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
Pema Chödrön
Start Where You Are
Sister Chan Khong
‘Three Resources Explaining the Plum Village Tradition of Lazy Days’
Dharma Talks: ‘The Fours Pillars of Spiritual Life’