In this episode, the presenters – Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and journalist Jo Confino – discuss the art of happiness according to the sutras from the Buddha’s time. Their conversation explores the many layers of the Discourse on Happiness, each of the 11 causes of ‘the greatest happiness’, as shared by the Buddha, and how these ancient texts help us create the conditions in which our own happiness can ripen today.
Both Brother Phap Huu and Jo dig deeply into their own private and professional lives to exemplify and support these subjects; from ‘living our values’ and the Four Gratitudes to the power of the sangha, meaning and purpose, generosity, forgiveness, Thay’s memorable calligraphies, and many other topics.
The episode ends with a short meditation guided by Brother Phap Huu.
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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
Sutras: ‘Discourse on Happiness’
Tathāgata
Deva
Buddhahood
Sutras: ‘Discourse on the 5 Ways of Putting an End to Anger’
‘The Order of Interbeing’
‘The Five Mindfulness Trainings’
‘Dharma Sharing’
TWOII: ‘Engaged Buddhism: Applying the Teachings in Our Present Moment (Episode #9)’
The Four Noble Truths
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