Thich Nhat Hanh Flashcards
He introduced___that can be done throughout the day like walking and smiling
Is this a new idea?
He introduced simple mindfulness practices that can be done throughout the day like walking and smiling.
This is not new. In the Dhammapada it says “whether standing, walking, sitting or lying, develop mindfulness“
He taught people to act with___,feeling loved towards enemies and all people. Is this a new idea?
He told people to act with compassion, feeling loved towards enemies and all people.
This is not new as in the Jataka tales – the prince and the Tigress and also Avolekiteshvara
He introduced practices specifically in response to western culture e.g. hugging meditation. Is this a new idea?
It is a bit new. “Whether standing, walking, sitting or lying, develop mindfulness” - Dhammapada
He created____Buddhism, going out and helping those in need. Is this a new idea?
He created socially engaged Buddhism, going out and helping those in need. This could possibly be new. The Buddha was focused on helping people escape dukkha in general, rather than helping specific people in need
