How to Love Oneself: A Dharma Talk by Sister Dang Nghiem

[@FloChai]

I am almost 50. Yet this dharma talk resonates within every part of me. I now know what seeds I would want to cultivate in me more. (Sometimes i forget !) I am grateful, 🙏 thank you

[@ZeusHoney]

I keep coming back to this dharma talk whenever I need to recalibrate, reflect, internalize and heal. It's a powerful reminder on how we should stop seeking answers, love and validation from external factors, but to look inwards instead. Thank you for this wonderful gem, Sister Dang Nghiem.

[@Bri-ss1gu]

I am 30 years old, pretty far from being a tween/teen, but I resonate so much with this talk. This is exactly what I needed to see and hear today. Thank you so much, Sister Dang Nghiem. I feel inspired to cultivate more ways to relax and enjoy life deeply outside of social media.

[@sylviasaunders8406]

Sister D is my favorite Nun. I have all her books and have read them several times. I always find something new. I exchanged emails with her a year or so back. She gifted me something that has been so helpful to me. She is whom I go to in my thoughts when I feel overwhelmed. A few minutes of mindful breathing when I ask her to breathe with me brings me back to peace. Thank you Sister D. I love you.

[@thekalilovechannel]

We ❤ Sister D!!

[@ravenofthewild]

Gratitude and Blessings for this talk. With a suicide every 40 seconds around our world now and almost half being teenagers these conversations are vital. Would love seeing these in every school in the world and starting in grade school to instill habits of self worth and an understanding of harm of much social media. May all beings love, respect and honor ourselves and thus each other. Living a heartfull life.❤

[@earthpearl3790]

When you so lovingly invited the teenagers to come to the front, the teenage part of me began sobbing for they never encountered such care. The focus of you practice on supporting young people is truly noble. 〰♥

[@អាណុំក្មេងស្ទាវអាណុំក្មេងស្ទាវ]

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[@malemaline]

I'm really grateful to come across Sister Dang Nghiem. I listened to her meditation and I relate to her so much because I struggled with depression all my life. I'd love to hear more of her singing meditations they are so comforting. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, story, and love.

[@mississippirsol1576]

👋 What a fantastic dharma talk, Sr. Dang Nghiem! I'm not a teen but this message resonated with me at many levels and helped me to understand myself better. Blessings to you and to the Deer Park and Plum Village practitioners. 🙏

[@swadenashville]

You are changing the world, Sister D!

[@nocturne8916]

Sister D! You are so kind and compassionate. I even feel this immense love is unbearable so I cry while listening to you. But your sense of humor made me laugh again 😊 Clearly I’m not quite used to this type of true love and happiness and I have buried myself in the “fast food” type of love and happiness for so long… I will need to spend the rest of my life unlearning and relearning how to love myself and others. I told my mom about the immense healing power that Buddhism has and that all kids should learn this from childhood. She thinks that it’s bad for the kids. Oh my, no wonder I suffer… I’m glad that plum village is teaching kids these priceless lessons! 🤍

[@sleepycat224]

I love the the Zen Buddhism and everything Buddha learn out even if I’m a Catholic. You are beautiful and I know that Thomas Merton liked Zen and mindfulness. Bless you 🙏🏻🕯️♥️🕉️☸️☮️

[@sleepycat224]

Love

[@gemfire400]

They say Buddhism meets you where you are. To help you be a better whatever you already are. Whether you identify as buddhist, catholic, christian, atheist, young old, anything

[@drmarkrieke]

Buddhism is more of e way of life than religion. Essentially common sense

[@elchristian3266]

Sr. Dang Nghiem's way of being is such an inspiration.

[@sherrilawrence662]

Sister D!❤❤❤❤ favorite monastic and teacher 🙏true continuation of Thay ❤

[@nocturne8916]

Sister D! You have helped me tremendously in the past few years. Wish you a peaceful and fruitful 2024❤🎉

[@levihan3777]

Sister Dang Nghiem’s talks always have me touching a deep deep part of myself that I never knew needed to be touched by love. And I end up in tears with a feeling of warmth.

[@drewgrant2795]

Thank you Sister, bless you. Im glad to have found your Dharma talk on self harm video one dark night I was having a month ago. I am 24 and have a 4 yo daughter and am healing from many traumas my body carries. I find comfort in your voice and kind smile. God bless

[@plumvillageapp]

Smiles to you dear friend. Keep your practice. 🙏 Plum Village App plumvillage.app (free)

[@c.kainoabugado7935]

Learning. I am immature in appropriate self love practice. Ty to Dang Ngheim for your talk.

[@seancasey5024]

You are beautiful inside and out. Thank you for your teaching dear one.

[@jj1221ify]

Wow. Exactly perfect. The part about trafficking 😔 sending so much love to you.

[@23Bentley45]

Thank you so much, dear sister. Your talks and books have helped me so much. I wish I had had a mentor like you when I was a teenager. But I have access to your wisdom now and I can grow and learn how to be joyful and how to love myself

[@Meo_don]

This... this came at exactly the right time. I have started my self love journey but for the last two days I have had the 'knot under my sternum'. I have tried to sit with it, not to run from it but I get consumed. This talk was so deeply insightful, her energy is so calming. I cannot thank you enough for offering this wisdom so freely... truly the most honourable work.

[@derekmcluckie9946]

i hope the knot in your sternum has gone i understand i get that too x

[@JudyMartin-s4m]

BEAUTIFUL ❤️ Sister... THANK YOU for your HEALING words... I so NEEDED to hear them 🫶

[@nguyendl4477]

Thanks Sr Dang Nghiem for your helpful sharing about mindful breathing and healthy habits ❤

[@suzyharthcock7913]

Dear Sister D, Your gentle kindness. and wisdom is always such a gift. I truly love your spirit . 🪷🙏🏻😘🪷

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you for taking time for yourself today dear Suzy ❤ plumvillage.app (free)

[@sleepycat224]

The 5 Components How thru and important they are Sr Dang . Must come back to my breath again even if I am 67 years old. Bless you dear Sr. Dang🌈🙏🏻💖🕯✨🕉☸️ How I miss Thay , but he is with me in a Amaryllis flower in my apartment ❤

[@plumvillageapp]

Beautiful words dear Jan. Thank you. 🙏🏻 Plum Village App Team plumvillage.app (free)

[@sleepycat224]

You are so peaceful and compassionate Sr. Dang🙏🏻🕯️♥️🕉️

[@allynerosenthal280]

Thank you for continuing Thay so beautifully, and sharing your light, and love with us. ❤

[@plumvillageapp]

Dear Allyne, thank you for the heartfelt words! A lotus for you 🙏

[@ruthnamaste]

Sister D is a wonderful teacher! 🙏

[@johanna11980]

Powerful video to Empower self-love for each person, Thank you Sister Dang Nghiem and Plum Village

[@fingerprint5511]

I ordered Sister Deng's book after listening to this talk. I'm hoping the Dhamma of the first Noble Truth of suffering will truly open my heart and finally have Right VIew 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@plumvillageapp]

Beautiful. Please keep your daily practice dear friend. 🙏🏼 Much loving kindness from the Plum Village App Team 🙏🏼 plumvillage.app (free)

[@SB-rw7oq]

Thank you Sr. Dang. The talk is so meaningful ; & delivered with such grace, joy & love. I enjoyed hearing the laughter of the listeners. 💖💖💖

[@chongseitmooi2593]

Greathanks sister 🎉fr tis lovely Dharma principle ❤

[@iforgiveyou3031]

Love you sister ❤️❤️❤️

[@plumvillageapp]

🙏🏼

[@Happygoddessa]

What a beautiful way to teach the most important principles of a good life. Thank you so much for the gentleness also to the young people who took part in the retreat.

[@shaneross7428]

Soooo peaceful watching this ❤

[@paulwangler4354]

So healing. I love you all

[@ruhied957]

Profound❤...thank you for this deep understanding of your pain and putting it out so well, simply making each word deeply understood...felt and ok ❤

[@tomblack2064]

You're so peaceful and lovely

[@mckenziele6788]

Thank you sister. This talk is so practical, so down to earth and so relating to our daily life. Digitals and gadgets are two edges sword, I can use it to listen /watch meaningful talks from Thay and sisters/brothers, or I can get drown in it with negative & violent stuffs. This wonderful talk should be introduced to all schools and parents. Much appreciated Sister!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ryley-yc3uc]

Fantastic talk. Wonderfully done 🙏

[@donnahenderson4350]

I wanted to say thank you! I shared this with my children today.

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you, Donna, for this sharing! A lotus for you 🙏

[@kanencoffee]

Beautiful! Even for the experienced practitioner. It’s time to love ❤yourself.

[@sherrilawrence662]

Love you Sister D 🙏♥️

[@carolynanderson5033]

Helpful, comforting teacher, thank you sister

[@sleepycat224]

You are amazing dear Sr. Dank. Thank you. I wish I can come over to Plum Village one day🙏🏻🕯️🕉️☸️

[@s.terris9537]

So you know, Jan, Sr. D currently resides at Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, CA.

[@annetterank6268]

You are so haerdtouching. Beautyfull thank you so much❤❤❤

[@tiddlyNum]

So beautiful Sister. Your voice is pure peace. I will share with all the children and adults who may listen to me. Thank you for your wonderful gift.

[@marilynferro9546]

Sr. dang u are a gem ! ❤. U r so comforting to me .....u seem to have all the answers. I will try to live by what u preach. Thank u so much.

[@MelissaDeleen]

This talk was special to me... it touched me very deeply. Thank you for all that made this video possible to come to us. ❤️

[@Brendatalks963]

The beautiful love you share and are is the true message and touches all so deeply. Great thanks 🙏

[@graceacer9369]

Thank you

[@sleepycat224]

Bless you❤

[@daphnelee4659]

A wonderful teaching. Thank you Sr. Dang Nghiem 🙏

[@jiniaroon8640]

Thank you Sr. For such a kind and empowering talk delivered with such grace & compassion🙏

[@Beherenow-p5e]

Thank you for this wonderful talk, sister. Thanks for reminding us and for making such a good impact on our young people. 💓💟💓

[@LisaHart17]

Bless you, Sister. You give me a new chance every time I listen to your Dharma talks. At 60, from an abusive childhood, your kind and gentle love and encouragement help me continue to heal. You nourish my child and teenager within who did not have you then but is so grateful to have you now. 🙏🏿🪷🙏🏿💕

[@דליהאליה]

Thank you ❤️

[@nicoledelissen977]

I smile with the broccoli meditation 🥦💖

[@plumvillageapp]

Wonderful veggies! 🧡 plumvillage.app free

[@nicoledelissen977]

@@plumvillageapp 🇵🇾💖

[@ilonkaleibfried2142]

Beauty of continuation 🙏🥰😊

[@positivevibes33333]

Soooo beautiful. Sooo much Love❤️. Thank you. 🙏❤️🕊️

[@guittatim4300]

I met sister D at a retreat in 2007. She has a medical degree from a university in California. I love sister D

[@plumvillageapp]

🙏🌺

[@AbhinavGulechha]

Brocolli and carrot😁 - awesome talk Sister D. It was meditative. Gratitude!

[@Blonde111]

The Catholic nuns could learn love and compassion from this beautiful soul. Grew up in catholic schools, the nuns never made any of us feel loved or connected.

[@plumvillageapp]

Dearest Helene, Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts. We are happy to share that many people from all religions do practice with us. Thank you for watching today friend. 🙏 Waking Up
 Waking up this morning, I smile.
 Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. 
I vow to live fully in each moment
and to look at all beings with the eyes of compassion. Plum Village App Team plumvillage.app (free)

[@jomyb55]

@@plumvillageapp 🙏

[@lynn8298]

It depended on the nun. Some knew how to share loving-kindness.

[@manu.guarnaccia]

Thank you for sharing such precious wisdom 🙏

[@sohocraft]

🙏🏻❤️

[@terrybochansky6271]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@_deut6.9]

I don't know who this is for but if there's someone here who has been struggling with hopelessness from constant narcissistic abuse from people practicing self love around you and naturally you're an empathic loving/giving person... you're not a people pleaser or traumatized to behave as a loving/giving person. You do not have to do all the meditation/yoga/affirmations to get to a place of peace and "enlightenment' that constantly seems like menta/emotional work when life circumstances constantly breaks you down and sucks out your life and exhausting you of your autonomy. If you're downcast running on low energy, hanging on my a thread in the spiritual treadmill and this trend of everyone seeming to be on and working for them and not for you because there seems to be no break. I'm here to let you know whoever this is specifically for that God is real, Yeshua (Jesus) is real and alive and if you reach out to Him to come into your life to heal everything with full surrender, He will reveal His character to you, His presence and heal/restore/change you in ways you never imagined and the people around you from the inside out because of your still small voice and faith to reach out to Him. Turn away from practices demons have distorted to become "like God" there is truly a Father figure no human beings can be perfect in, One who will mend things you thought you forgot about but deeply in your subconscious and lift darkness off of your life in a time-line that is not your own personal effort to struggle to get there/get positive/get "self love" and turn into a narcissist bc the world treated you with such take/take/take mentality. You don't go at this life alone. This meditation and all this is temporary. Whoever is reading this, God of Israel of the Bible is for you. Cry outloud to Him and invite Yeshua into your life for complete healing not of your own personal efforts. You're not meant to do this life alone. Hang on and keep holding on and cry out to Yeshua (Jesus) for help. He is with you and He is for you. Don't give up. Keep praying. Amen

[@ralf1952]

Excellent instruction so wonderful ❤😁.

[@butterflybeatles]

Oh, yeah, she's wearing a hat. I can listen. She is beautiful.

[@paulrush4545]

[@inaramenduno6455]

Coming back to the breath.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@joycepearljones4907]

She speaks to us in the morning so softly. Mindful breathing; Zhineng Qingong. Start here each month. I awaken at 4 or 5 naturally. So my day is very. I am gone back to elementary school; I am starting over in my World of Learning. My teacher are global teachers. She lives in Viet Nam; He resides in NYC. Podcasts. This is how we will learn in the future. We learn in air: Longwoods Botanical Garden. Signing family gets poor. Superstitions and Science- based learning. Where is your school. Where are you teaching. What do you teach.

[@joycepearljones4907]

Start with my breath at night: I am afraid to close my eyes; because If I am angry: Be Here Now (Bob Ram Das, book) it is the greastest Joy. Finding Joy in Community is my sister's book. She wrote 3 chapters. Would you like to come for a moving meditation on Amtrak. A few years back. I took a 3 week meditation tour from Lawrence, KS to San Francisco. ....to be continued. You vote here. Would you like me to tell this story online? Joyce Pearl of Global Gardens. My clients...

[@JohnCampbellmarleybikes]

All master teachers need a whiteboard...

[@mica-yl4bj]

do any of these talks exist in london?

[@plumvillageapp]

Dear friend, are you referring to Dharma talks? If yes, you should be able to join Dharma talks at local sanghas and retreats. You can search for London sanghas here: plumvillage.org/community/international-sangha-directory Hope this helps. With gratitude 🙏

[@__hemya]

37:00 , 43:00

[@sylviaandrews7970]

C. Z

[@poetryjones7946]

That loud gong is intolerable and damaging can’t you soften it to not hurt eardrums when people have earbuds or headphones?

[@awolpeace1781]

Sighing makes you poorer

[@nancyhutchings2748]

Voice way to soft. Could not hear. Disappointed.

[@juliaoconnor5688]

Perfect with headphones

[@MarvaJacksonLord]

It sounds fine on my phone with no headphones

[@AbhinavGulechha]

Sounded fine for me with earphones

[@ShoshanaBrand]

What are the face masks for? There is no reason to wear them.

[@plumvillageapp]

Dear friend, this talks was recorded December 2021 when restrictions where in place. Please read the description for more details. Hope this helps. 🙏

[@timnickoll]

saw the masks and immediately stopped watching

[@plumvillageapp]

Dear Tim, this talks was recorded December 2021 when restrictions where in place. Please read the description for more details. Hope this helps. 🙏

[@timnickoll]

@@plumvillageapp ty for elucidating

[@dedbaka]

To throw away an opportunity to listen to wisdom because some people don't follow your political beliefs is sad. You will miss out on so many blessings from others, when you judge them instead of appreciating the gifts they offer in love.

[@butterflybeatles]

UhOh!, they're wearing face diapers. I can't listen.

[@complexlittlepirate3589]

They are being loving, kind and responsible to themselves and others, to help keep everyone safe.

[@juliaoconnor5688]

What are you talking about🤔

[@gemfire400]

Head phones are very helpful here

[@reemsaif3105]

Lack of self compassion.

[@saoirserosenstock8144]

Thank you ❤

[@paulrush4545]