Mindfulness, Concentration, and Insight - Where to Start? | TWOII podcast | Episode #3

[@raiajay73]

Thank you once again for yet another beautiful episode. Very useful 🙏. I Also love the in-between sounds used while pausing for moment… those birds chirping and rain falling down :) 🙏

[@plumvillageapp]

Thanks for the feedback, dear friend 🙏 We are so happy to see familiar faces in the new episodes :)🌼 A lotus for you, The Plum Village App team plumvillage.app

[@Ellen-wv4ku]

Thank you all for another beautiful, relatable and authentic podcast - they are getting better and better!. Once gain I have learned so much which will support me to understand myself more and deepen my practice. In gratitude to you all for your warmth and generosity 🙏 💛

[@raghuramsingh4892]

Firstly thank you very much for this wonderful episode. I am really delighted to know that Master Thich Nhat Hanh practices his meditation as "I arrived I am at home" .. its amazing that he does that way even though he is such an advanced meditator . .Great Guru

[@catherinscutt4082]

Deeply moving.Your willingness to share your own trials and tribulations to illustrate a truth is what shines for me.I am deeply grateful for your teachings as I reflect what it means for me.Blessings to all who have listened to this podcast.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you for your kind and loving words, Catherin 🙏. We're happy the podcast resonates with you 🌿. A lotus for you, The Plum Village App team plumvillage.app

[@claritadeluna6609]

Hello from Toronto dear Brothers Phap Huu and Joe Confino. Thank you for, yet again, another touching lecture on Mindfulness and the beauty of the Master Thich Nhat Hanh. It is clear in my mind the morning when I first heard the monks and nuns sing the Mantra Avalokiteshvara. I still can hear the sound of the first note of the violin which felt it had gone deep into my heart, I was so deeply moved all I could do was cry and I did from the beginning to end of the chant. I don’t know what happened there, but I was never the same again! Thank you for bringing such beauty into my ‘home’. I will be forever grateful. I always wanted to know about the young nun violinist, thank you to you too! After years of therapy, I still ache from the physical, mental and emotional abuse I was subjected to by my own parents and sister. It seems I was not wanted. My upbringing was absolute hell. How do you heal from something like this, my poor inner child is forever in pain and frightened. I’m yet again receiving therapy for this ongoing problem, but I want to deal with it following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Thank you 🙏

[@kathatziandreou4314]

Thankyou the podcast are so wonderful and helpful

[@plumvillageapp]

We are glad you are on this journey with us, dear Kat :) Thank you 🙏✨ A deep bow, The Plum Village App team plumvillage.app

[@sharonlunn9068]

Thank you so much, I find this podcast so helpful and comforting. I really enjoy each episode and am so grateful to all of you.

[@plumvillageapp]

Happy that the podcast is helping you, Sharon :) See you in the next episode 💫 A lotus for you 🙏

[@sharonlunn9068]

@@plumvillageapp see you in the next one!!🙏

[@sharonlujan9497]

I am slowly getting it together and the daily practice of mindfullness keeps me on path,

[@cindychiew832]

Another GREAT content… Thank YOU 🙏

[@plumvillageapp]

Thanks Cindy! 🙏:)

[@bothdiang5970]

Give thanks for energy 🤞🤞🤞🤞the way out is in I love that

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[@earthpearl3790]

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[@nicolashachfeld3770]

Thank you for these deeply and wise talks.

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you, dear Nicolas 🙏

[@nicolashachfeld3770]

@@plumvillageapp I am so happy to have these talks in Costa Rica. Thank youuu.

[@mississippimoondog]

Many thanks 🙏

[@meerasingh2327]

I found this was a very good podcast. What sister talked about the conflict and space, elephant in the room, different way of doing things. She was so honest about how they live together and practice. I learn a lot from sister. As we say kitchen is the heart of house but it is also a place of conflict. Specifically for ladies. Thanks for giving such a beautiful understanding. We can not be perfect all the time but we can practice mindfulness all the time. Thanks 🙏

[@hughslevin7120]

That was great Beautiful I loved listening to the Sister and Brother They are so sincere and loving and still sounding ordinary people Don't know what I expected but I Really enjoyed it I Loved The Brothers recollection of his Walk with Thay and he was suing the words of I HAVE ARRIVED I AM HOME etc I am trying to concentrate on that one myself Thank you all of you 🙏

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you, dear Hugh 🙏 We are happy that the podcast has inspired you ✨ A lotus for you, The Plum Village App team plumvillage.app

[@Trabac]

Thank you for all that you do!

[@plumvillageapp]

🙏 Thank you for tuning in!

[@Red-Di]

Thank you so much for this one today🙏 These podcasts start my day while I have my morning tea. ❤️

[@MisguidedDive]

thank you!

[@lmansur1000]

This sharing about fear is helpful to me... I work with fear all the time and it is because of my past. Most people do not talk about fear so I used to think there was something wrong with me. But with Covid, I realized that most people in USA have no experience with fear or maybe they were avoiding it because they did not have to face it like some of us did, through wars and countries that have not very good rulers.

[@silviamartinelli6848]

Such a beautiful and peaceful episode. Thanks.

[@denisealves4762]

Thank you very much for this podcast!

[@bradmcintyre6936]

🙏 Thanks for your service

[@plumvillageapp]

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[@trangngothidiem2886]

Great❤

[@robertwilson822]

❤🙏

[@divalivingston1664]

I spoke to my younger son a few days ago and he told me his older brother bullied him until he was 18. Their dad and I divorced when they were really young and they lived with him full time and I had some issues which didn’t help with their growing up years.

[@martinlam3200]

G.O.T in my heart

[@sharonlujan9497]

I now have my own place an live alone

[@hybridjones8546]

Love the podcast, For my two cents I think the vocalization is a bit much but maybe it will grow on me

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you, dear friend 🙏 😌

[@lazydaisy649]

Thank you for sharing your stories. I am sure the podcasts will be of benefit to a lot of people. Everyone has a story to tell. So, tell it.

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Our pleasure, Lazy Daisy :) We are happy that the podcasts can hopefully benefit many people 🙏✨

[@grietdesutter903]

They do, thank you 🌼🌼🌼

[@sharonlujan9497]

I used to play the clarinet and the french horn

[@arildofiorio9627]

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[@VoidVanish]

I think a longer space between the question and answer would flow better.

[@plumvillageapp]

We appreciate your feedback, dear friend 🙏😌 A lotus for you, The Plum Village App team plumvillage.app

[@VoidVanish]

@@plumvillageapp back at ya 🙏

[@sharonlujan9497]

I used to live in the shelters an it was really horrible

[@lustgarten]

the image of the audio file is distracting

[@bastianelken7125]

Solution: practice mindfulness and concentration 🙂

[@carolferguson7931]

Wea

[@lmansur1000]

True, not judging our 'dark' emotions but learning to be with them like Thick Nhat Hanh says: like a mother holding her baby when her baby is crying and saying what wrong... so we need to be mindful with our frustrations and anger and not judge them - eventually what is underneath will emerge and we can heal it or tranform it. It is easier said than done but it is also worthwhile work! 💕

[@bastianelken7125]

1:04:25 Sister Nghiem's guided meditation at the end was sooo relaxing. Thank you for another podcast! 🙏

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you, dear Bastian. Happy you're tuning in with us 🙏. A lotus for you, The Plum Village App team plumvillage.app

[@dharinisrinivasan9162]

Really enjoying the podcasts. Thank you so much for your efforts and the deep insights that you are giving us.

[@plumvillageapp]

We are glad you are enjoying the podcasts, dear Dharini 🙏. Thank you for sharing this journey with us 🌿. A lotus for you, The Plum Village App team plumvillage.app

[@MrTonminh]

the podcast is useful for me to learn and practice mindfulness from a fresher angle

[@lmansur1000]

Good answer to distinguish between mindfulness vs right mindfulness... meaning being mindful for the sake of it and to free ourselves from all the programming and strengthen our Buddha Nature, or Holy Spirit or our true nature.

[@michellerobert_mindfulme]

From Singapore with plenty of gratitude to both of you for conducting podcast after podcast for us 🙏🙏 tq so much 😘 😘

[@GingaFairbairn]

Thank you for this podcast. I want to express my gratitude for the podcasts you create. They are timeless gems waiting to be discovered by the wanderers and seekers who always arrive timely. :)

[@willgiorno1740]

Loving the support in these difficult days. Thankyou.❤

[@plumvillageapp]

We are happy to be there for you, Will 🙏. Thank you for tuning in 🤗. With much care, The Plum Village App team plumvillage.app

[@willgiorno1740]

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[@deirdrepratte9231]

Thank you for these Podcasts! It is so helpful to remind me to stay present!!

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you, for your freshness! 🙏💐

[@dove2955]

Thank you

[@Jeggins]

I cannot be more grateful for finding this podcast, I’ve suffered my whole adult life with anxiety & depression, your words of wisdom are helping immensely with understanding myself, emotions and appreciation for all things. Thank you

[@lmansur1000]

The one who is asking the questions has done work with John Bradshaw. I have as well. I value that work with John Bradshaw so deeply! It had made a big difference in my life.

[@cocolouise8227]

It's the refresh button for me, ty for sharing and inspiring. 🌸🙏🏽

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you, Coco Louise, for joining the podcast 🙏🌿 The Plum Village App team plumvillage.app

[@sharonlujan9497]

I am integrated w various church familys here helps me to spread mindfullness compassion an non discrimination

[@johntaylor5512]

Thank you

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you, John🙏

[@sharonlujan9497]

we broke up an lived in sepaeate states, I turned to plum villahe medeitation because I was unable to deal w living alone,

[@vanessascola4708]

Wonderful podcast. So helpful. We need to connect more than ever. Most grateful.

[@sharonlujan9497]

my x boyfriend that greatly misunderstood me was struck an hit on his bike an died

[@sharonlujan9497]

your chanting of avo,,,,,,. helps me to deal w this loss

[@Kevin19HDS]

Touched my life, thank you brothers.

[@sharonlujan9497]

i learned to manage my own money well an am no longer a victum.

[@sharonlujan9497]

are all the sisters oriental in the monestary

[@sharonlujan9497]

i suffer great burn out

[@olafdalmolin]

Thank You🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@aparnaarampalli8217]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@tinaoldenskov]

Merci!💜

[@lilcarlehedenottosson1337]

Thank so much! It's so interesting to hear a little about the monastic life of Plum village.

[@caperniasmr4974]

Where I can find transcipt audio? Because I listen English not well, huhu!

[@plumvillageapp]

Dear friend, here's the transcript plumvillage.org/podcast/concentration-mindfulness-and-insight-where-to-start/ :) Hope this helps 🙏🏼

[@caperniasmr4974]

@@plumvillageapp oh Thanks you very much!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@rinadror]

I really enjoyed listening to the podcast. You all sound so calm and smiling at each other. I loved each of you sharing the impact Mindfulness, Concentration, and Insight has on you. I am an artist, my whole life is a sequence of multidisciplinary creation. It seems to me that I am in meditation at the time of creation. Things happen without my prior planning. Everything is flowing and I am in a tremendous awakening. I practice breathing and am aware of the here and now. I have a question . The topic of the "Third eye" is very intriguing to me. Does it exist in the brain? Or just a definition for inner vision. I will continue to listen to your podcast. Thanks.