Thich Nhat Hanh, interview Part 1 | Ram Dass Channel

Ram Dass interviews Thich Nhat Hanh at State of the Wold forum. Thich Nhat Hanh talks about using mindfulness to take tender loving care of our anger. Being aware and mindful of our breathing helps us to take good care of our emotions. Our anger is like a flower that needs the sunshine of our mindfulness. Our western culture focuses mostly on the intellect, but mindfulness is more important. The insight of impermanence should be understood in our daily life. Everything is impermanent and is made of everything else.

[@adamika3l]

I wholeheartedly believe a large portion of humanity’s peace of mind can be credited to these two men’s teachings and message they’ve come to pass they lived with their lives. Their contributions are immeasurable and I personally recognize them as saints.

[@MarkChittom]

"I am taking good care of my anger." Thank you for that Thich Nat Hahn.

[@nqlhai]

Thay's wise words: "If we are aware that America is made of non-American elements, we are safe. And suppose America realizes that she is made of non-American elements., in that case, it's better for her to take care of non-American elements in order to protect herself and make her truly happy." That is an intellectual and brilliant philosophy for a multiracial country like the United States forever.

[@ThomasBrennanthombre55]

Non American elements to be taken care of. American people believe our strength is in our diversity. To go deeper America benefits from our cultural diversity in many ways because we are all one people. Out of the many are one. Knowing this on a deeper level of our humanity.

[@writeronthestormkyushu565]

Two mindful beings deeply listening and communicating without ego. Imagine a world where everyone communicated in this way. Imagine.

[@malemodeljr]

You may say I'm a dreamer....

[@avoidbeing]

how are they saying anything except exchanging new age 'mindfulness' signifiers in pretend calm-slow voices? what was truly achieved, or was it merely tranquilizing

[@writeronthestormkyushu565]

@@malemodeljr Yes, man. Perfect.

[@SickmanOfVietnam]

Yes

[@DaveRCollins1]

I see a bit of ego from Ram

[@marisa.lucchesi]

Rest In Peace. Returning to your teachings on such a powerful day.

[@dude4454]

🙏

[@LoveDurgaDevi]

I wish everyone would hear these talks and receive these teachings in their heart and mind 🌹🙏🏼💖✨🦋🪷

[@CrouchingscarabflyingJ]

​@LoveDurgaDevi if there is only God then there is no play

[@dude4454]

Their profound teachings will never be forgotten. May they both peacefully rest.🙏🤌🙏

[@nixuser1980]

Seeing your message just now informed me of Thich Nhat Hanh's passing (which I immediately confirmed via Wikipedia and the Plum Village website); thank you.

[@dude4454]

@@nixuser1980 🙏Was definitely a sad loss for us all. His wisdom will definitely live within us.

[@ashwinwriter]

Two absolute legends, one is the symbol of love and other peace. Both are no more and yet their essence lives on. Thank you for sharing this.❤

[@Lanark83]

At this time of Thay's passing wonderful to see him and Baba Ram Dass together. Wonderful.

[@designwell1]

It’s as though they’re having this conversation on the other side.. But they’d be laughing and saying.. humanity, there’s nothing to worry about! Just Let Go.

[@ariahpapaya7583]

I noticed neither of them respond to an opportunity to have their ego stroked. You can see that Ram admires Thich, almost in an endearing, loving way, but Thich almost seems unaffected or stoic. He responds to every question with equanimity. This is not bad, it's just interesting to see that certain social gratuities just don't apply when two gurus sit before each other. When two beings know they are at the spirit level, the same, who is there to impress? What is there to prove? There's no ass to kiss! There's no tension in awkward silence. There's no short fuses, there's just an exchange.

[@arshnoorsingh5531]

Ramdas is a being on the path of love (bhakti) while hahn is on the path of the mind(jnana). They both harmoniously reflect their path in their being and its ultimate unity.

[@ivanvincent7534]

@@arshnoorsingh5531 nice observation.

[@ericsaylor5722]

@@arshnoorsingh5531 I would say (though not to negate anything else you offered) that where Ram Dass and Hahn differ isn’t over intellect, but between Bhakti and Compassion. Ram Dass figured out how to maximize emotion safely, and Hahn sought to minimize the excesses of emotion. They are on parallel paths, and they can see each other clearly and without conflict. It’s a pleasure to watch the conversation unfold.

[@roguescoop]

Agree that Ram Dass has love and respect for Thich. Ram Dass however did not refer to himself as a Guru. That was something thrust upon him from the outside, the media etc. To his credit he saw himself as a pupil. Neem Karoli Baba, a Sadguru, was his primary teacher.

[@joseflemire4284]

I love RD but at this point in his life he is not quite ...shall I say ...at the level of this Monk...This monk has defeated his ego

[@karenmiller8090]

Thank you for posting this. So important to hear and take in Thay’s beautiful voice and his message.

[@PolkLC]

RIP Thich Nhat Hanh! 🙏🏽 ♥️

[@dude4454]

🙏

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

THIS.. THIS IS BEAUTY AND GOD IN CONVERSATION WITH IT/HIM/HERSELF.

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

At this current time, just as in the long history of humans, in which anger is stroked, worked, and used to control humans for selfish reasons, these words and this conversation will always be timely. "Happniess is not an individual matter" I needed to hear that today.

[@solangeribeiro]

This is a jewel, a true gift. Thank you.

[@drblaneyphysics]

Baba Ram Dass asks the perfect questions for this interview, and Thich Nhat Hanh gives a clear simple crystallized view from authentic understanding. Thank you for helping me with real experiential examples. after all it is the practice and experience that is the actual work. I love how TNHanh explains breating in, I know that i am angry. breathing out, I take care of my anger. such a simple object of meditation, concise, indisputable. peace.

[@NikoHL]

Thich Nat Hahn is an amazing human being...he is a Buddha, an enlightened person. I thank him for his insight and wisdom....and to YT because we can see the teaching ! 🏵️

[@vinodlama3526]

Both are enlightened

[@ForeverConsciousResearch]

How have I never seen this before ? A meeting between two of my favorite spiritual guides. Blessings to you both for all you have provided us. :hugs:

[@lavenderpatchouli1343]

I appreciate how he was able, no matter how old he was, to learn from someone.

[@josem.mestre3389]

this interview is a precious gem.

[@nehainthebay]

It is hard to explain how profound Thay’s effect is on soul. His words touch the core and I feel extremely blessed to have found his teachings. Thanks for sharing his philosophy and calming voice.

[@whitetrashtrucker908]

Yes me as well... i have had extremely serious mental health problems... and mindfulness has chsnged my life and continues to heal my suffering

[@austingohofficial]

Great teacher in mindfulness Simple and practical

[@scorchobassplayer]

didnt know i needed this, until i needed it. i was guided here. Hello Friends...

[@Tactical_Therapist]

Hello, hope you are well!

[@colleenkolsbun6133]

So humble and enlightened. Just listening to Thick Nhat Hanh I feel better.

[@baptm727]

Funny how thich nhat hanh was giving ram dass hints all the way through the video but ram dass didn't caught them, he was still too busy conceptualizing but I love him, I mean, it wouldn't be ram dass otherwise.

[@mannymm25]

What hints exactly?

[@baptm727]

@@mannymm25 you may have to rewatch it again and again untill what I've said just become crystal clear to you. I'm not going to tell you how it is because it is your path to see it how it is.

[@lilahgrace305]

this is so relevant right now wow i wish people in power could receive this message

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

YES!

[@JOY4YOGA]

Thanks!

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

Masters of humanity

[@luxinfinity73]

Anger is pain in disguise. Frustration and anger are a killer cocktail. Just as the monk said, the only way to change a situation is to nurture yourself by focusing on breathing and becoming aware of your feelings. I tried this on myself and when I let anger take over, the situation got unbearably worse. I saw that the world is made of energy and Consciousness has creative magnetic energy thus by focusing on awareness, the energy of the One will take over and heal or fix the problem because nothing is controlled by the egoic self.

[@catherinem.8626]

Gratitude from my heart. I love you Thay!

[@jamessheen3959]

love

[@ScottH.]

This was amazing. Thank you!

[@AndrewHibberd]

dont forget this guy stood beside some of the most famous peacfull revolutionaries in the world , thank you , thich nhat hanh , life is surely a precious gem more valuable than diamonds and gold

[@martymckerry5444]

Yup. Engaged Buddhism.

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

[@myownprivateglasgow280]

Anger is a gift. Harness and control that energy, and direct it lovingly.

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Massive blessing in the West to be able to have moments of peaceful pause in conversation. Simple on the surface yet makes a lifetime of difference in those we associate with.

[@SalomeaAgodea]

Dear Thay, I'm sending all my best and heartfelt wishes to you. Even the sound of your voice is very soothing to me, although I try not to be attached too much to your finger pointing to the moon.

[@garyparker1220]

They both have relaxing voices.

[@larryjoyceneumark8540]

A profound interview, loaded with sensitivity, insight, compassion and wisdom. Two beautiful souls together providing a sense of joy and peace.

[@copperrod5122]

So deeply grateful for this

[@solveiglarsen33]

Such a wonderful.conversation. Best use of technology for sure..Such natural wisdom ..a blessing to All.

[@satsumamoon]

What a lovely man :)

[@TerapiaCarrillo]

this is powerful stuff

[@theJORDYNshow]

What a treat to see two of my favorite teachers speak to each other

[@ThechicagoRedshow]

Finding this excited me so much, especially since I’m always listening to ram dass podcasts and reading lots of thich nhat hanh books. Wonderful combination of two wonderful kind spirits coming together.

[@audriiiiroberts3030]

Yes!! It’s almost surreal.

[@ThechicagoRedshow]

@@audriiiiroberts3030 it makes me so happy to see people from all over come and watch this and share how they feel. I remember watching Ram Dass’s movie recently and when he mentioned Alan Watts, my jaw dropped. Because Ram Dass, watts and hanh are incredibly wise minded individuals.

[@nicom9298]

Seeing the 2 of you together simply made my heart smile. You’re probably having more amazing conversations on another plane right now. Thank you for everything you did while here ❤

[@FatherofBethany]

These videos bring me closer to the one. Thank you very deeply for all of it.

[@Grainnie3]

I love Thay!

[@siddhartha_1]

Great video. It's easy to understand him in this recording. The flower being non separate from non flower hit me: It's true for us too.

[@cIeetz]

great interview. If we can combine mindful breathing in with thoughtless meditation, to the point where the breathing comes effortlessly and we are able to drift away into the sub conscious while maintaining this breathing pattern, great strides in astral travel can be made

[@JanetHadson-po2zr]

Is anger ever justified since it is about our wrong perceptions? I held anger for many years and robbed myself of a loving relationship I could have had with my parents. Now they are gone. I’m not quite sure how to reconcile with this in their absence. Now my job is harder. Now I know what heartache my anger caused for my parents, for myself. Such grief I could have lived without and yet my grief has been my greatest teacher in compassion .

When I started getting into spirituality a couple of years back both these two were still alive. Now both are gone. But their souls and teachings live on forever.

[@daniell7420]

Aljaž Mesner Thích Nhất Hạnh is still alive

@@daniell7420 What... total Mandela effect

[@anuraganil7293]

Thay is still alive 🌸❣️✨

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

@@anuraganil7293 He is still Here, even though the body left in the 21st of January -22

[@LoveDurgaDevi]

This is an absolute gem 💖🙏🏼🪷 And part 2 is too! Thank you💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 Shri Shri Shri Ram Dass Shri Shri Shri THAY ✨✨✨🦋🌈

[@Merlijn0801]

Two spiritual gurus co-creating.

[@jSpirituS7]

If it wasnt for Thays teachings I would have gone down many harmful paths. I know I have helped my friends and family tremendously to relieve their own suffering as well. Helping me to shape my view of the world as not seperate from it and knowing the world will take care of me if i acknowledge it and let it

[@freedomyogini255]

What a treasure, thank you for sharing these beautiful souls.

[@Raised_by_God]

thank you for sharing....

[@leesargent1712]

Increadably inspired by this thank you so much ❤

[@colleenkolsbun6133]

Thank you ❤️

[@NonnaBerter]

Beautiful

[@astridmarcusberting4808]

What an beautiful teachers for us

[@carolannhodgson5303]

You are Buddha loving compassion & peace transforming the world. Thank you.Namaste

[@stephenlandry3521]

Thank you Ru'dhra Steve

[@krishnapartha]

Okay. This video is priceless. Helped me a lot.

[@olivercreech961]

I had seen the first 9 minutes or so but had never been able to find the rest of the interview. Thanks so much for uploading it! Two of my favorite teachers.

[@theaowens]

the subtle acknowledgment that the flower is a she, and not an it.

[@steveclark4291]

I had a very hard lesson to learn this week ! I had one of my horses come down sick ! Joker the horse was 26 years old and would have been 27 on April 2nd next year ! I tried my best to help him and keep him alive ! I knew that he had to want to live also ! Sadly Wednesday morning Joker passed away ! I buried him that afternoon ! Monday morning when it all started I called the vet ! He came out and gave Joker some shots and told me to walk him ! I did for 6 hours straight out in the heat which was around 110 degrees out ! I had to stop walking him because I couldn't walk anymore ! Tuesday Joker seemed a little better ! But Wednesday morning he was gone ! I had helped deliver Joker as his right hoof was stuck inside his mother this was at 10pm the night of April 2nd ! So Joker was kinda like a child to me as my wife and I didn't have children of our own ! She had 3 sons from a earlier marriage ! So the horses was our children ! I lost my wife 5 years ago to brain cancer ! So I have taking care of the horses since then ! I learned that I had to let him go for his well being not for my wants ! I was very angry about not being able to save him but he is not hurting anymore ! That is what is important to me is to not let any of my animals suffer for my wants but what is best for them !

[@mannymm25]

I am sorry you had such a hard lesson to learn. God bless you and Namaste

[@steveclark4291]

@@mannymm25 Thank you !

[@SalomeaAgodea]

Dear Thay, now you reconnect with the eternal Dharmakaya/Brahman. We are sad, but also very happy, because no bodily limitation separates you from us anymore. Subham Astu Sarva Yagataam. 🙏🙏🙏

[@juanotamendi8913]

Ty .🧘🏻‍♂️🙏🌺

[@ConexionHumanaOficial]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you GREAT TEACHERS. To have the opportunity to listen sharing your wisdom together is a marvelous gift for me. Both of you are amazing like a person, but like a Teachers incredible, in fact; to be honest, I think more than I can understand, but I try my best every step in my path to improve my life with your teachings. Evangelina Cortes.

[@AndrewHibberd]

every work you do hold your child and your neighbours child in your arms be the loving father and mother in your effort , be the father and mother and enter into plum village , mindfull breathing its better you notice mindfullness by breathing mindfully

[@sunshine-yr4qw]

There is so many videos of Ram Das I don't kniw wchich ones to watch....

[@foofooblenda734]

i am thinking and equal feeling for a training system for our youngest people to learn this

[@hansweitbrecht1957]

Well spoken, Anger is not us, nor are we anger-- Anger is related to hatred and one off the five hindrances to progress on the eightfold path. Anger is fire in the brain--. Anger is overcome by non anger. Conceptually, the elements make up the flower, but without a plan how to organize these, it could be anything-- And the plan has to be there before the actual flower is created and continues to exist at least as long as the flower exists, and therefore has some permanence -- happiness is impermanent, being attached to it creates more suffering, if its not there, one is longing for it, once its there, its the fear, that its ending again, once its gone its the grief having lost happiness dharma is not about gaining happiness. Dharma is about overcoming suffering once and for all.

[@Theopengrove]

love

[@pompom365]

A meeting of two great seed planting masters

[@BramMichaelson]

wow...

[@SoberRebel]

❣🌱

[@AndrewHibberd]

my dear beloved it appears so simple my dear

[@brigidrohde4874]

#fitnessfreaktay thank you loving kindness

[@lidiamariaugascarro4605]

Planting seeds and pouring some water...

[@lauralunaazul]

Wonderful, thank you! Where I can watch the full interwiew please? Gracias!! :)

[@phatbuddha559]

🙏🙏🙏

[@suryakantagrawal9314]

Two masters talking

[@ketotrucker6262]

❤🙂

[@Chiaroscuroification]

🙏 Now now now you are everywhere anytime 😊

[@BethyKable]

Thich is gone now.....but still lives on.....and will always be with us in his amazing spirit. He did a whole video about this subject of anger on UTube. It is very good. Trying to justify anger,for any reason, is ridiculous so I’m glad Thich shot that idea down quickly. He is truly an amazing soul so far ahead of the rest of us earthly beings. RIP dear Thich.

[@chrisnam1603]

RIP dear Ram Dass as well♥

[@fifcrazy]

Thich Nhat Hanh is still alive as of today, Nov. 10th, 2020. I love his take on Anger too, an example of how to be the best you can be.

[@ikigai1236]

I just saw a video of master Thich Nhat Hanh celebrating chinese new year in Vietnam. He is alive, but frail.

[@ChefVegan]

🙏

[@mjm5081]

❤

[@joseflemire4284]

This Monk is Brilliant...Light comes from him...inter-being.....non-self...RD seems to feel he has to show how smart he is...This Monk is beyond all this bullshit .

[@remurraymd]

fear and anger are survival instincts #flightorfight useful tools for survival if used with mindfulness.

[@vijubabu3685]

Oneness can you please upload osho's vedio about boredom.

[@orangebetsy]

This is wonderful. Funny, every time they say "anicca" I hear "Nietzsche" hahaha

[@cIeetz]

when I deal with subjective opinions in the comment section, I find it easy to forget to breath mindfully -_-

[@whateversmurfette]

oh baba where could you go but sometimes i forget and i miss you so..but i don't miss the turtleneck

[@joseflemire4284]

Once RD had his stroke...he finally began to let go...ego death...just love remained

[@alex_the_excellent]

11:25 Uh oh, watch out for the 5-0, the cops were creeping on this heavy discourse. lol ; )

[@jane_7193]

Please, is it possible to add the very date that this interview of the great Zen Master took place? Thank you.

[@newgabe09]

1995. Gorbachev Foundation State of the World Forum in San Francisco, September 30, 1995. If you google you can find a transcript, I can't share the link here sorry

[@jane_7193]

@@newgabe09 Thank you very much. Very kind of you.

[@joseflemire4284]

Tich is very centered, unafraid and powerful....

[@chasereeves]

"Lucid."

[@GlitterOwl1]

Thank you for uploading! When was this orginally recorded. I am guessing about 2000?

[@mannymm25]

My guess is 1995-6

[@RoRosetree]

Oct 1st, 1995 during Gorbachev World Forum in San Francisco

[@maitecapdevila3990]

Traducir por favor

[@daisycypresstulipgarden2131]

Ram Dass is a great person just as great as Thich Nhat Hanh. I have a question: My mother told me today that it is my fault that my whole family avoids me. How do I deal with this pain and how do I respond to her?

[@charliehutch3533]

one person at a time...starting with Her ... Your 'family' is the whole world and as placating as that may sound it is still the truth. My family is constantly changing. my history is not me. What happen to all of us and what we did is really all we could do, we did it and we did the best with what we were, had and could.. the point i think, i've been wrong before, is what i do now.

[@daisycypresstulipgarden2131]

Charlie Hutch Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it very much. My family made mistakes just as much as I have made mistakes and we have hurt one another's feelings. It is a very tricky learning process. But the more we learn about ourselves the more we will understand others.

[@charliehutch3533]

the dysfunction within a family usually goes totally unnoticed by that family in order to preserve the dysfunction. each member is designated a role. the roles change depending on who is present. some times one person plays two roles at a time in a given situation. if the dynamic calls for four people and there are only three present. to heal from the toxic behaviors you have internalized from your family you Must do it outside of the dynamic. 'Those participating in the toxic dynamic are not a source of discovery! first you must name the dynamic and it's function. always part of the function of a toxic dynamic within a family is the 'dynamics survival' !! when it is threatened you become the 'target' for the other participants. at the core of the dynamic is a lie. to state the lie outright within the dynamic is not tolerated by the entire membership of the family. Talking brings resolution when it is honest and for reconciliation., In a toxic family dynamic it is not allowed and individuals cannot speak their own truth and have their own voice and there own experience. "you can not say that" is common dialog within this dynamic. you you you...everyone working to keep the individual bound to the lie. I statements are true but you statements are a distorted perspective through an interpretation even when it's with good intention. we cannot know anything other than what 'we' have experienced and have no license to dictate to others ...that's totalitarianism at it's best. So called schizophrenics diagnosed in childhood when removed from the family system completely stopped demonstrating the behavioral traits of schizophrenia and became healthy people. this has been demonstrated case after case and is the proof that it is the toxic belief and interaction between members of the family that are the cause not a chemical imbalance or heredity. remove yourself from the situation, seek a good toxic dynamic family therapist and walk down a path to a happy life. we can't change Anyone but OURSELVES. staying in a toxic environment is like NOT leaving a burning ship. and courage is the ability to love when afraid. n you have to start with your self to be able to love.

[@daisycypresstulipgarden2131]

Charlie Hutch That is the best comment I have ever seen. Thank you. What you said is the absolute truth. It is best to leave that old environment. The one statement I have to keep. Can I quote you to other people? I will put your name under it. "Courage is the ability to love when afraid." (Charlie Hutch) I copied this and will post under other people's comments. I would always do things for others when I am afraid. But I have to begin now to do things for myself also. I just don't know how to do the leap forward in my life now. My husband does unempowerment techniques with me unknowingly. It is not good.

[@nseeberg100]

Daisy Cypress Tulipgarden Stop being a victim Daisy. :)