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 :).
#39 Questions and Answers: For the first time, our hosts Brother Phap Huu and Jo Confino haven’t picked a topic – instead, they are responding to questions from you, the listeners!
In the spirit of Plum Village and its Zen tradition of public Q and A sessions, the two hosts encounter a wide range of topics - from light-hearted ones, like an appreciation of Vietnamese soup, watching the World Cup in the monastery, and other joyful moments in the community - to heavier ones such as anger; honoring grief; transformation; vulnerability; the fear of losing somebody precious and the preciousness of time; changing the narrative about happiness; interbeing; practicing mindfulness in schools, and the aspiration of love.
The episode ends with this short meditation guided by Brother Phap Huu.