How to Know if This Is the Path | Br. Pháp Dung | 2022-12-31

Some of the topics in the talk:
Every day is a new day.
Removing expectations.
How to Know if this is the Path?
Beginners Mind. The mind of awakening.
Volition needs to be cared for.
The theme for our holiday retreat this year is "The Path is Our Home" and over 300 people gather here at Deer Park Monastery from December 29th to January 2nd, 2023.

[@stareeagle]

Thay Phap Dung, please do not apologize for your stories, your humor, your way of being when you talk, because that's what makes you special and the reason why so many of us enjoy your talks. Please do not change or think that you have to change. I always look forward to your talks, and I always feel warm and smile, especially when you think you are so-called rambling. Please continue to be natural and yourself and don't worry about other people criticizing the way you talk. Thank you so much for continuing to share these videos on KZbin! Really helps people like me who can't get to Deer Park or the other Plum village monasteries.

[@jomyb55]

I could not have found a better way to express my feelings..thank you 🙏

[@pamelahirsch2568]

I so agree! ❤

[@mariakoraliabatista1676]

Same here🙏🏽

[@HaliB75]

He’s one of the coolest, most real monks I’ve ever come across.

[@mlph3288]

Yes, I love how you share, Thay Phap Dung!

[@TimBrownYoutube]

Brother Pháp Dung always works magic with his teachings. So grateful to hear them.

[@monicamcaghon1564]

Long live Br. Phap Dung! He is edgy and expresses a coherent blend of Dharma and dharma

[@evangelinacortes708]

BEAUTIFUL!!! GREAT!!! MARVELOUS THAY PHAP DUNG.Thank you very much. Lotus to you all at the Deer Park Community. LOTS OF HUGS. WONDERFUL MOMENTS FOR THE WHOLE HUMANKIND HONORING TO VENERABLE THAY'S TEACHINGS. EC.

[@HelpUkrainianFrontlineSoldiers]

Br Phap Dung, I love your talks. I feel like I'm with you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vicentacobo9293]

Thank you brother for nourishing us with your dharma talk, for reminding us what is about to wake up and touch the present moment. This is the Path!

[@ruthnamaste]

Thank you Br. Pháp Dung... 🙏

[@evangelinacortes708]

Thank you so much Thay Phap Dung, for sharing such a wonderful Dharma Talk. I love the way you talk! It's great that you share deep teachings with joy. Learning to you I smile, laugh at the same time got the opportunity to learn in order to improve my life. EC.

[@continents-passerby901]

Thank you Br Phap Dung. Your talks are always captivating. Seemingly simple yet packed with wisdom and insights. I am new to the mindfulness practice and can't grasp some topics and was feeling a little frustrated with myself. Then I remembered you said listening to a dharma talk and allow the words of our teacher to touch us and penetrate us like Dharma rain, whether we understand it or not. That immediately comforted and calmed me, allowing me to enjoy the whole talk. Thank you also for sharing your personal life experiences as that makes you more relatable. The story of the bus driver is a wonderful reminder that bodhisattvas can be anywhere in any form.

[@ullalu7227]

It's so wonderful that I asked Thay this very question. And this morning he offers me the answer. 🙏🌺💜

[@prairiecherie5743]

Words of wisdom much needed and appreciated. Thank you Thay Phap Dung. Always enjoyable to hear your talks.

[@conniestevens3387]

Thank you for this beautiful talk.

[@Mari_Iijima]

I live in LA but I have a quiet life with my dog. To me, LA is a beautiful place filled with nature so close to heaven. I love Thay Phap Dung yet I hope he wouldn't paint LA as some crazy party town. I like Thay Phap Dung's approach because he speaks to us like he is one of us. Thank you.

[@sonjagracin961]

Thank you. Very profound Dharma talk. Wishing you all the best. Lotus to you. Sonja

[@yogaeducacion]

Thank you! my heart is full of joy. "This present moment is the path". Dear brother your dharma talk is very lucid and meaningful🙏

[@frankwilliams1548]

Thank you, Brother, for your insightful teaching. 🙏

[@CanadianBear47]

i came out as on the path recently and i have been becoming more secure in each day through practice. i think what i love about the practice is the practice.building that consistency i never had

[@misinca]

So beautiful New Year talk! This is the path! Thank you Br. Phap Dung! 🙏🙏🙏

[@kemayoo4227]

Very Powerful Talk! Thank you so so so much. Thay Phap Dung Happy New Year to All.

[@zhilahaghbin4766]

Deary Thay Phap Dung: it brings me to tears to hear you are being criticized for who you are and how you deliver Dharma talk; many of traditional Dharma teachings have been told through stories, like the story of the raft and carrying it beyond the shore, the story of Monk helping an attractive lady cross the river and many more. One needs only to listen to the great master Thich N.H to see how often he made the audience laugh and how he told different personal stories. I hope you won't further get criticized for revealing that you were criticized. Isn't it the essence of Buddhism is a non judgmental approach, no right nor wrong way of doing things? Bottom line please don't change and I hope you keep telling your stories your way, there is so much Dharma on those seemingly "non Dharma laughter's". I am a psychiatrist with 25 years of practice yet I learn from you and looking forward to someday meeting you.

[@trippingwithmelody4297]

Thank you so much for this. I really wanted to spend the new year with my Buddhist Group but could not. This is excellent. I absolutely loved your talk Brother PD!

[@CanadianBear47]

i also like going to people in grocery store that are present. authentic and present are priories now that wernt always. my growth and healing path

[@jennieewins-nicholls3661]

Listening to you fills my heart with warmth and joy compassion and topped with a little realistic humour…..thank you

[@herbaldharma4203]

This was a beautiful Dharma Talk and I appreciate your words to bring in the new year with. 🙏

[@erikaebbeson4896]

Such nourishing dharma rain. Thank you one and all.

[@sharonlujan9497]

happy new year! Nice to see you in this brand new year!!!🥰

[@huongcaubet5283]

Nam Mô Bổn Sư Thích Ca Mâu Ni Phật .

[@stellaperezgrovasenriquez4020]

Thanks!❤

[@graceacer9369]

I don't understand but the teachings feel right. Good news, I don't have to understand to get the Dharma rain.

[@sharonlujan9497]

you seem happy now!!

[@jSpirituS7]

Long live impermanence!

[@jnsyrsl]

Haha 😂 🙃

[@jSpirituS7]

@@jnsyrsl 😆 🙏

[@chrisp9655]

Nice camera work and editing :)

[@jnsyrsl]

Thank you for the talk. 🙏 Is shedding the layers the same as shedding the 10 fetters?

[@user-pj2jg9zd5t]

南无本师释迦牟尼佛！南无阿弥陀佛！

[@kristindrijvers4579]

♡♡♡

[@alisonwalker7372]

🎉ty

[@CanadianBear47]

i have questions about the five year program. i feel like it could be a refuge for me and a way to be more present. its like im exited and fearful at same time

[@CanadianBear47]

brother phap dung used to be a rascal lols