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Thich Nhat Hanh: The Life of a MonkPosted: Sun 05/06/2012 01:00 PM
He's
been a Buddhist monk for more than 60 years, as well as a teacher, writer, and
vocal opponent of war—a stance that left him exiled from his native Vietnam for
four decades. Now, the man Martin Luther King Jr. called "an apostle of peace and nonviolence" sits down with Oprah for a wide-ranging conversation, including what the life of a Buddhist monk is like.
Thich Nhat Hanh says he realized he wanted to be a Buddhist monk at age 7. Watch as he shares how his parents reacted and why that deep desire, what he calls the beginner's mind, is still very much alive in him today: Then, Thich Nhat Hanh shares whether he regrets giving up marriage and children, and reveals why his life's mission brings him joy and peace: Read Oprah's full interview with Thich Nhat Hanh How Compassionate Listening Can Change the WorldPosted: Sun 05/06/2012 01:00 PM
Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh says listening can help end the suffering of an individual, put an end to war and change the world for the better. Watch as he explains how to practice compassionate listening. Read Oprah's full interview with Thich Nhat Hanh Tomorrow: "Super Soul Sunday" Double Feature!Posted: Sat 05/05/2012 08:00 AM
5 Mind and Body Meditations from Thich Nhat HanhPosted: Fri 05/04/2012 08:00 AM
Before Sunday morning, take some quiet time for yourself and try one—or all—of the meditations from Thich Nhat Hanh and share how you felt in the comments below. Audio Meditations for Finding Inner Peace Flower Fresh "Humans are born as flowers," Thich Nhat Hanh says. Here, he presents his beloved "Flower Fresh" guided meditation. Presented by Sounds True. Excerpted from The Art of Mindful Living © 2000. Water Reflecting Thich Nhat Hanh offers a short meditation practice for looking into your true nature as stillness and peace. Presented by Sounds True. Excerpted from The Art of Mindful Living © 2000. Space Free Join the author of Peace Is Every Step for a guided meditation into the spacious experience of freedom and happiness. Presented by Sounds True. Excerpted from The Art of Mindful Living © 2000. Audio Meditations for Rejuvenating the Body Breathing In, Breathing Out Esteemed Zen master and author Thich Nhat Hanh introduces you to the Buddha's first meditation instruction—and the miracle that happens when we attend solely to our breath. Presented by Sounds True. Excerpted from The Art of Mindful Living © 2000. Mountain Solid The Nobel Peace Prize nominee guides you in a meditation to ground and strengthen you. Presented by Sounds True. Excerpted from The Art of Mindful Living © 2000. Thich Nhat Hanh Reflects on His Tea MeditationPosted: Thu 05/03/2012 08:00 AM
The practice of tea meditation helps one become fully present in the here and now. Watch as Thich Nhat Hanh guides Oprah through the practice; then, try it for yourself. Watch Oprah's full interview with Thich Nhat Hanh on "Super Soul Sunday" May 6 at 11/10c.
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