The Way Out is In podcast series consists of conversations between journalist and 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 :).
#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. Among other topics, Brother Phap Huu shares his thoughts on practising moderation and gratitude for our meals; nourishing ourselves when we eat and being mindful in an addictive society, whilst Jo shares about food politics and ethics, addiction and suffering.
The episode ends with this guided meditation by Brother Phap Huu:
''Breathing in, connecting myself to the sounds around me - not being carried away. Breathing out, aware of the peace inside of me.''