Thich Nhat Hanh Flashcards
what did Nhat Hanh teach on mindfulness?
that we can do everyday tasks mindfully
what quote relates to simple mindfulness?
“even the simplest acts can be acts of enlightenment”- Thich Nhat Hanh
what is the story of apple juice?
it details when apple juice is first poured it is cloudy but when left it becomes clearer over time. this represents meditation that we too become clear after resting and the clarity gives us strength
what is the story of raking leaves?
the raking of the leaves is not just to clear the path, it is just to enjoy the raking. so you rake in a way that makes you feel happy. make every movement an act of enlightenment. raking the leaves is life in itself
what does Nhat Hanh teach on compassion?
that we shouldn’t just help those in need but help those of other faiths. echos the Mahayana belief of metta (loving kindness meditation)
what life experience influenced his belief of compassion?
after he was exiled from Vietnam he spread the message of compassion, in 1960s spoke against Vietnam war
what quote does he say on compassion?
“it is not enough to talk about compassion, we must do the work of compassion”
how did Nhat Hanh extend Buddhism in the west?
set up mindfulness retreats in Europe e.g plum village in France. he has written books, appeared on tv, has twitter
how has he adapted buddhist teachings into the west?
he created hugging mediation after first visit the USA
what is socially engaged buddhism?
the belief that buddhist should not be solely focused on their own journey but should help those around them
what are examples of socially engaged buddhism?
Thich Nhat Hanh went to the USA to protest the Vietnam war, he met MLK and convinced him of his cause, King then nominated him for a nobel prize
what quote relates to socially engaged buddhism?
“what use is seeing without doing” - Thich Nhat Hanh
