Thursday, October 20, 2011

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One of the insights, which the teacher Thich Nhat Hanh shared, in the second video, makes a meaningful point as far as our responsibility to each other, and the next generation is concerned. This is referring to the part where he speaks about people uniting to live life together, and how before the decision is made, it is important that the two people, on their own, practice mindful living for a sufficiently long period. He explains, how the practice of mindful living, allows for people to fan the flame of compassion within themselves. This, by facing their own inner sufferings or demons, through gentle, loving and simple methods. Thus when the two people then unite, and become responsible for the development of another life, if they so choose, the sufferings which they had do not perpetuate into the next generation...