Mindful Consumption

The Way Out is In podcast series are conversations between journalist and Plum Village lay friend Jo Confino, and Plum Village monastic Brother Phap Huu alongside other guesting monastics. These meditations conclude each episode with practice contemplations on the theme.

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#29 Mindful Consumption:In this episode Brother Phap Huu and Jo contemplate the Four Nutriments – edible foods, sense impressions, volition, and consciousness – and share their own experiences and understanding of this Buddhist teaching. Amongst many topics, Brother Phap Huu shares his thoughts about practicing moderation and gratitude for our meals; nourishing ourselves when we eat; being mindful in an addictive society and Jo shares about food politics and ethics; addiction and suffering.

The episode ends with this guided meditation by Phap Huu:

''Breathing In connecting myself to the sounds around me, not being carried away. Breathing out aware of the peace in side of me''