The Blooming of a Lotus

A series of meditations and contemplations taken from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's book The Blooming of a Lotus.

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Please enjoy these exercises taken from the book, translated by Sister Annabel.

Facilitated here by Brother Phap Man and Sister Annabel (Chan Duc), these meditations invite us to connect more deeply with our body, mind and emotions; recognise the interconnectedness of all life, and learn to dwell more joyfully in the present moment.

Chapter 1 - Exercise 1 : Joy of Meditation as Nourishment (introduction)
2:56by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 1: "Joy of Meditation as Nourishment" (meditation)
10:01by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 2: Joy of Meditation as Nourishment (introduction)
6:53by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 2 : Joy of Meditation as Nourishment (meditation)
20:01by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 3 : Joy of Meditation as Nourishment (introduction)
1:16by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 3 : Joy of Meditation as Nourishment (meditation)
20:01by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 4 : Touching, Connecting (introduction)
3:04by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 4 : Touching, Connecting (meditation)
20:01by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 5 : Being in Touch, Looking Deeply (introduction)
1:08by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 5 : Being in Touch, Looking Deeply (meditation)
20:21by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 6 : Being in Touch, Looking Deeply (introduction)
5:26by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 6 : Being in Touch, Looking Deeply (meditation)
30:01by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 7 : Taking Refuge (introduction)
2:23by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 1 - Exercise 7 : Taking Refuge (meditation)
19:57by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 2 - Exercise 1 : Joy of Meditation as Nourishment (introduction)
8:50by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 2 - Exercise 1 : Joy of Meditation as Nourishment (short meditation)
5:01by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 2 - Exercise 1 : Joy of Meditation as Nourishment (longer meditation)
20:01by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 2 - Exercise 2 & 3 : Touching, Healing / Connecting (introduction)
2:44by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 2 - Exercise 2 : Touching, Healing (meditation)
30:01by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Chapter 2 - Exercise 3 : Touching, Connecting (meditation)
30:41by Brother Phap Man (Aaron), Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Introduction to Touching Nirvana Meditation
1:01by Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Touching Nirvana Meditation
22:41by Sister Chan Duc (Annabel), Thich Nhat Hanh
16 Exercises on the Full Awareness of Breathing (meditation) - shorter version
28:39by Sister Chan Duc (Annabel), Thich Nhat Hanh
16 Exercises on the Full Awareness of Breathing (meditation) - long version
45:29by Sister Chan Duc (Annabel), Thich Nhat Hanh
Reflection on the 16 Exercises of the Full Awareness of Breathing
0:52by Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)
Metta Meditation
22:49by Sister Chan Duc (Annabel), Thich Nhat Hanh
Reflection on Metta Meditation
1:47by Sister Chan Duc (Annabel)