Stop Running | Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh

This short film available on the FREE Plum Village App ➛ link.plumvillage.app/Pt4c is part of a new series of videos - Wake Up films - inspired by the spiritual teachings of Plum Village.
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CREDITS
✩ Teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh (excerpt from a talk originally recorded on 2004.02.01)
✩ Directed and edited by Miguel Sánchez
✩ Filmed in Upper Hamlet, Plum Village France
✩ Co-produced by Plum Village App ➛ plumvillage.app and earth.fm ➛ earth.fm (2024)
✩ Length: 8 minutes and 55 seconds
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[@leoniekekarlas344]

How special to publish this beautiful video with Thay’s amazing words of wisdom and insight exactly twenty years after he spoke them…grateful for his teaching and your community for sharing them, along with all these pretty images and scenery. Thank you. Sending you bliss and love from Brussels, Belgium on this rainy night, the 1st of February 2024.

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you, dear friend, for the kind words. A lotus for you 🙏🏼 plumvillage.app team

[@jcm5171]

Such a perfect description of the way to heal from the human condition, it is just astonishing. I feel they every word resounds with profound meaning and points directly to eternal freedom, peace and bliss: this teaching alone summarizes thousands of Buddhist texts and books. It shows what, why and how and is permeated with loving kindness through and through. That’s perfect teaching from a perfect Master. It strikes me how amazing and « lucky » it is that we have come to hear in this life such compassionate Knowledge, Wisdom and Advice from such great Masters, like Thich Nat Hahn here, and have felt moved by them. Not so many are drawn to such teachings or to ponder them deeply. In order to apply those principles, experience and trial and error has shown me that I must remember to believe and trust in my inner goodness. I believe this is true for all practitioners and the compassion Thich Nat Hahn shows in the softness of his tone and clarity of his words reflects his trust in the ability of human beings to wake up. As he evolved on the path, he too came to understand his potential and worth. Among our previous actions, in this life and many, many previous ones, some were so selfless and loving that today we simply and automatically reap their fruits : too often, we forget this completely. We focus instead on our obstacles and the negative aspects of our karma, our tendency to self-cherish, cling to what we like and reject what we dislike, putting labels on everything we meet and feel. We judge constantly and when judging interferes, we can find no rest, no long term solutions and so we run from ourselves, others and life because we wish it could be different. But it can’t, as long as duality rules and colors our world. We don’t trust enough our goodness and ability to tame our mental states and rest in the true nature of our mind. Of course, it goes without saying that it is very important to be aware of our negativities in order to understand them knowingly and courageously; but it is just as important if not more to humbly acknowledge and rejoice in the goodness in all of us too. Awareness must be complete and all-encompassing to be useful. If not, all it does is hurt us. That focus on the positive actions we are capable of allows us to legitimately relax and do what Masters encourage us to do : don’t judge, ever, they tell us. Look, that’s all. This advice applies to ourselves first and foremost because if we are not just and loving towards ourselves, how could we possibly be so with others ? Remembering our positive karma and feeling gratitude towards it is an attitude that can greatly de-dramatise our shortcomings and open our heart to becoming more confident in ourselves, and then in others and the process of life itself. It can motivate us in difficult times to remain steady, calm and aware and embrace again and again the challenge to create on the path more and more positive karma through body, speech and mind. We have done it before, we can do it again ! Practicing is not easy and that is why so many methods have been taught by the Buddha to all kinds of audiences. He has thought of every single trap that can disturb us and has demonstrated by his own life that it can be done : we can « stop running ». Being able to recognize Truth when we hear it is already the sure mark that we have been bent on reaching enlightenment for a very long time already, and wanting to remove our ignorance and delusions. It is in and of itself a blessing beyond measure because awareness is the sine qua non condition and cause for anyone to desire to practice and conquer the mind. Wishing us all to stop running !❤ Cheers from France !

[@Prodigalpro]

I don't know where I'm going. I'm just going to keep trying.

[@tomtenthij5676]

Really special

[@mreshayboss8737]

This is very comforting to me.

[@bart9409]

“You do not have to die to go to heaven, you have to be alive”.

[@user-gn6ti8mu3o]

Thank you for this

[@GardenYourHeart98]

The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, a gentle wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms - Thay

[@iforgiveyou3031]

Thank you dear friend ❤so wonderful

[@GardenYourHeart98]

@@iforgiveyou3031 thank you. This is from his book present moment wonderful moment

[@englishh100]

Thank you for this wonderful reminder. To see with our "two good eyes"

[@sherrimcferran3641]

Do Fights ever Break out There ? ... are there ever fights between male monks ? ... are there ever fights between Male and Female monks ? ... are there ever fights between Female monks ? ... and if so ... What Happens ?

[@CS-xl9xv]

This is both a gatha and a song. I love singing this while doing walking meditation

[@Englishroserebecca]

Just listening to even one single talk from Thay leaves me feeling calmer, more gentle, more understanding, more patient, even my speech is slower and I speak more softly. He gives me such peace. I want to listen to this man talking all the time. ❤

[@watchmaker42]

Perfectly said

[@geetraveler5870]

But who told you that is spoken by a Thai? Because the monks in this video doesn't seem Thai. Just asking🙏🏼

[@Englishroserebecca]

Not a Thai I said Thay that’s how people sometimes refer to thich neat hanh

[@Englishroserebecca]

@@geetraveler5870 This iPad keeps correcting 😂 I said Thay it’s how we sometimes refer to the monk Thic Nhat Hanh.

[@geetraveler5870]

@@Englishroserebecca My bad, I did not know. Thnx for explaining

[@pantera29palms]

This man was Vietnamese and wanted nothing to do with the war. His whole life is an expression of peace and the eternal possibility of it.

[@saberxzero]

For anyone going through a hard time and if you are unable to love yourself remember that everyone here loves you. All buddhism temples are filled with people that love you. So if not for yourself, for us be compasionate with your body and mind.

[@miamichel4586]

That was so beautiful. I had an extremely painful day, emotionally. Throughout I practiced walking meditation and did my best to not run from my feelings but embrace them, sooth them, and look deeply into them to gain insight. It helped, but I still had lost my smile until I watched this. Now I am able to smile again. This really helped me transform my suffering! I am so grateful to Thay and Miguel and everyone at Plum Village. 😊

[@paulamano]

We miss you Thay, we miss you, your love for people have no boundaries, love and gratitude for life is the manifestation of our souls ❤❤❤

[@sagesufferswell]

We also know you haven't ceased to be and live on in all of us.

[@darinkaguevaracue]

I have peace because of you, dear Master

[@sw9406]

Just beautiful and so timely for me. Stop running...sounds like such an easy concept but difficult to achieve. We need these constant reminders to stop and tell ourselves that we are at peace, we are home, we have arrived.

[@zhilahaghbin4766]

Thanks much Plum Village and team of brothers and sister who work hard behind the scenes, to bring us such beautiful words of Thay, he is alive in our hearts and we need to hear his voice on daily basis to keep on this path of peace.

[@accordiona]

Thay’s teachings are always fresh. A wonderful video. Beautifully designed and edited, Miguel. ❤❤❤

[@tat2dbluedonkey]

Dearest Thay, dearest Sangha 🙏 What a beautiful way to enjoy Thay’s words and such peaceful imagery. Thank you!

[@simplycece9160]

Thank you so much our Beloved Teacher, Brothers and Sisters for so generously sharing this devotion and beauty with us all. So much love and gratitude to you all.

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

Very educative. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic. I just wanted to impart this information to you.

[@raphaelfritzler8228]

Most interesting. Thank you. 🙏

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

@@raphaelfritzler8228 thanks for taking time to read what I wrote. Buddhists have a lot of homework to do.

[@neerajamb]

Namoh to the greatest of gurus!

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

@@neerajamb yes true. Name to the greatest of gurus.

[@helenabrog6741]

Thank you for this wonderful video. Thay will always be in our hearts!

[@user-oc3yx1ex7s]

I so love all of your videos. Thank you so much.

[@plumvillageapp]

Thank you, dear friend! With gratitude 🙏 plumvillage.app team

[@elisabethlebre9506]

Merci pour ce beau travail: ainsi Thay est toujours au cœur de nos vies 🙏

[@denisezkb]

4:32 Repetirei estas palavras diariamente: I have arrived. I am home.

[@noorulhudaabubakar3741]

I love this term

[@Sunny_Day1111]

The comfort I feel when Thay speaks is healing. Peaceful, calm, safe. Grateful for his teachings and all of the brothers and sisters of Plum Village/Deer Park/Magnolia… with Metta 🌻

[@khumbaaba]

Thank you Thay. Thank you for showing us the way home.

[@MAgaSUXX]

Shamatha meditation, also known as mindfulness or concentration meditation, is a Buddhist practice that involves focusing on breathing. The word "shamatha" means "peaceful abiding" or "tranquility.

[@poonamsood8746]

Namo Avalokiteshwara 💐 💐 💐

[@raphaelfritzler8228]

"Stop, my child," touches me every time. 🙏💖

[@Iria]

Thank you so much for making this beautiful movie - thank you for putting it all so beautifully together! Thank you

[@aldivanlierop945]

Wow! These beautiful images and meaningful words remind me to take a breath and be quiet, be still, to stop. Being enthusiastic and busy I sometimes forget how important stopping is for my wellbeing and the wellbeing of the world. Thank you for reminding me.

[@Mark.Sansone]

I am grateful for Thay's introduction of Shamatha and Vipashyana, I had not heard of it before this teaching. Great video on mindfulness.

[@andrewmills5455]

Beautiful teaching and images. Much gratitude. ❤

[@user-sw2ie8yw6h]

Breathing in, I know I'm breathing in. Breathing out, I know I'm breathing out. Mindfulness: the art of living.

[@hp-fh9cy]

Beautiful ❤️ Thank you Thay 🙏

[@KaiLindaova-dd3wz]

With my In breath I arrive! I stop: "Stopping"!

[@zahreenasimone7303]

So appreciated. Beautiful. Transcendent. Thank you.🙏

[@chantc3388]

Beautiful Thay, beautiful sanga,thank you I am so grateful for your teachings. Thay will last forever in my heart, and I know, others, I can only imagine how you must feel his loss. Special love too you all.

[@sunyata7304]

Incredible video and footage, Thays words has saved my life so many times. Namo Amitabha.

[@maroulio2067]

I had a busy day, although I did stop to use "Peace Is This Moment" Thay's book for daily practice, which I use every day and write a journal on that day;s 'Mindful Reflection. Now almost bedtime, I found this beautiful teaching and I will be coming back to it often. It is perfect for me. Thank you for posting! '

[@patricia753]

Such a Beautiful gentle soul!! Blessings to him wherever he may be 🙏♥️🌈

[@Foxxisreal]

Great teacher, great philosophy.

[@jordana99]

🤗💚Much gratitude!

[@Mamacat22]

❤❤

[@cameliadedu8725]

Dearest Thay, dearest Sangha! Thank you! ❤🙏

[@kuibeiguahua]

It such a wise idea to combine Thay’s words with such a beautiful video, in a time format that suits people who are slowing down their running! :)

[@irisscot101]

Thank you. ❤

[@denisezkb]

Agradeço por compartilharem este vídeo e me lembrarem que eu cheguei, estou viva e tudo o que procuro está no aqui e agora. ❤

[@anrym105]

To the creator of this video, I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for crafting such a beautiful and soothing piece of content. During this tough period I'm going through, stumbling upon your video was like stumbling upon a hidden gem. The breathtaking scenery you captured perfectly complemented Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings, offering me a moment of respite and reflection. Your work not only provided relief but also served as a gentle reminder of the beauty and tranquility that exist amidst life's challenges. Thank you for your creativity, your vision, and for sharing it with the world. Your contribution has made a meaningful impact on my journey, and for that, I am truly grateful.

[@plumvillageapp]

🙏 Thank you dear friend for sharing your warm words. We are happy you are being nourished. Plum Village App team (plumvillage.app) A monastery for your pocket ... completely free.

[@Lalitha-jt6ge]

🎉🙏பரபரக்கவேண்டாம்🐒🔔 பலகாலும் சொன்னேன்🐿️👌 சிவவாக்கியர் திருவாக்கு 🕉️🎉

[@misinca]

Thank you! Beautiful images for the Thây's deep words. Greetings from Spain 🪷🙏

[@deborahkizer4664]

Thank you for your joy. Brother. 🙏🙌💛

[@nickmulcahy9199]

Hey that was great -- thank you!

[@Hamza_12348]

Wonderful 🤍🙏🏻

[@ashas6396]

Nature is so beautiful and soothing as the words of the great master Thay , always present for me ❤ 😊 Thank you for sharing 🪷🙏

[@petersuvara]

Running is good for your health!

[@theotherway1639]

Rushing is another form of going nowhere. I think I read that in the workbook called 30 Days to Reduce Anxiety by Harper Daniels.

[@marianmarshall7026]

Thank you! Just what I needed to hear. Blessings

[@charisselouw]

So grateful for the teachings and our beloved Thay 🙏🏾 thank you

[@maryannechilds6459]

His voice is soft n hard at same time ❤

[@BeingisNotSelf.]

This path and mindset allows me to live a happy, fulfilling life. Namo buddhaya!🙏🪷

[@Chris-vx2qs]

What a wonderfully beautiful video

[@roberta_laurie]

When I hear Thay's voice, I feel happy. What a gift he gave the world.

[@tomtenthij5676]

He gave

[@stevestrickland0425]

Beautiful

[@AwakenedEmptiness]

࿊ Shamatha & Vipassana 🙏🏻 Stillness & Silence ☯︎

[@alfreddifeo9642]

I'm home, I'm loving awareness

[@paulotoole4634]

❤❤ To all the universe.

[@chriswhiteiii]

From Feb 01 2004 to May 10 2024... I am so glad that I could arrive with this playing in order to stop running and breathe fully today. In 2014 I got caught in a rip current and as I was being pulled further out to sea all I could think about was: I want to live and if I get back to land somehow I want to breathe fully. Now I get to release even the story and bring this body and insight together to cease firing at my own opportunity to heal.

[@mariawelling4194]

Wow! Our future to prevent extinction, love, and compassion, the list goes on and on..Thank you teacher😊❤

[@divi2747]

thank you!

[@SoundCastle00]

Thank you

[@bohditony]

🙏

[@gabriellarujsz5741]

Thank you 🙏 thank you 🙏 thank you 🙏 Thank you , I appreciate that and I needed to hear this now ❣️🕊️🪽❤️🙏

[@thanhthai3717]

🙏🙏🙏

[@patriciafaithfull6360]

I need this healing, this peace. thank you.❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnmacgregor324]

Stunning format: 10 minutes, natural images...

[@madarah3163]

I achieved this recently, all my thoughts and emotions built up until it was like a dam breaking and I just decided to let go and I went from being utterly unhappy to so happy, despite anything happening or changing in my environment and I thought this is it, this is true peace free from attachment

[@cuatrovientos8]

Thanknyou so much I love you thay dear shanga

[@stephenbrain3620]

Oh that's a good one. Beautiful.

[@ToeMass123]

Thank you thay and plum village

[@tanjaosilic6641]

Questi giorni sto facendo esattamente questo che spiega maestro. Tramite intuizione ho capito che mi devo fermare,rallentare ed essere presente......

[@dominiqueravin1932]

So thankful for Thay, reading his book rn

[@lareverie8285]

Thank you, we were so lucky to have your teachings

[@SifuHuo]

this made me smile... and he gives me hope..... thank you so much Thich . 🙏❤

[@earthpearl3790]

I loved the images, the words . . . Much appreciation and gratitude!

[@heyyoo72]

wow. yes! beautiful. thank you so much for this clip.

[@olliec1319]

I've just signed up for a marathon 😳

[@hugodingwall2842]

Stop running my friend

[@olliec1319]

@@hugodingwall2842 I'll just run a bit more and then I'll stop 😉

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

Makes sure you rest properly while training . Running a marathon is also a meditation. I did Ironman triathlons and relied on meditation to keep going through the hard winter training months

[@Englishroserebecca]

I hope you ran it mindfully ❤

[@chandanmukherjee5555]

Listening to him was tuning into Shakahuchi flute; the silences between his speech just healed me. It brought me to the "stop"

[@antaresguitar]

Thank you for everything!

[@ulrikeschuster3074]

Thank you😌🙏🏼❤️✨

[@robinmen]

Thank you 🤲

[@gabiradulescu2393]

Thank you 🙏Thầy

[@_jordanhayles]

You all are creating such beautiful work with these. Thank you. Merci.

[@lanetteh8591]

❤

[@kadrianenyia_]

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[@shyamfootprints972]

A great human being and a Giant of a teacher

[@margaretek5350]

Walking in the rain ☔️! 🙏🤍☺️🦋

[@shouldi9575]

thank you

[@markus8997]

❤Thank you Thay ❤

[@meditationJD]

A joyful and beautiful teaching. Thank you.

[@ravenclause]

wonderful wonderful!

[@emilielecomte974]

Partage précieux et apaisant merci infiniment ❤🧡💛🙏

[@beatrizregueira]

❤️🔥❤️

[@miosotistar]

The most soothing, calming voice, the wisest of words... Venerable Thay, what a wonderful source of inspiration and knowledge

[@BeanTownBruce]

I just put this on loop a half dozen times. Now I'm ready to take some notes. Thay is a master communicator. He speaks to my soul.🤌🙏❤️

[@plumvillageapp]

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