The Way Out is In podcast series are conversations between journalist and Plum Village lay friend Jo Confino, and Plum Village monastic Brother Phap Huu alongside other guesting monastics. 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 :)
#43 Transforming Loneliness: In this episode Phap Huu and Jo are joined again by Plum Village Senior Nun, Sister Jina. Together, they discuss loneliness, and how the Buddha’s teachings and Plum Village practices and exercises can help us come back to ourselves, and feel connected and part of life. The three also share moments of loneliness from different points in their lives.
The episode ends with this short meditation guided by Brother Phap Huu.
''As I breathe in may I be peaceful and light in my body, and in my mind; breathing out, allow peace to be present...'