The Beauty of Imperfection (Episode #80)
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In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino talk about how to come home to ourselves, why it can be so difficult for people to feel at home in their own skin and to feel that they are enough, and why people go searching for things outside of themselves in order to feel better about themselves on the inside.
The hosts further explore self-love and self-acceptance; compassion; overcoming perfectionism and feelings of inadequacy; redefining beauty; true generosity; dismantling self; the Buddhist teachings on interbeing and dwelling in the present moment; and more. They also share personal experiences and insights from Thich Nhat Hanh’s own journey to inner freedom and stability.
The episode concludes with a short meditation guided by Brother Phap Huu.
Enjoy!
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“Where there's a stillness, the energy of mindfulness is present.”
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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
Brother Phap Linh (Brother Spirit)
‘Three Resources Explaining the Plum Village Tradition of Lazy Days’
‘Thich Nhat Hanh on Discrimination and Complexes’
Dharma Talks: ‘What Is the Equality Complex?’
Dharma Talks: ‘The Five Remembrances’
The Way Out Is In: ‘Feel It to Heal It: The Dharma of Music (Episode #79)’