Active Nonviolence, Ethics & Mindfulness | Brother Phap Huu

This Dharma Talk was recorded on June 4, 2024 in Upper Hamlet, Plum Village France. It is the 3rd talk of the series of talks given in the 2024 June Retreat held in Plum Village, France, with the theme: ""Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times: Applied Ethics."
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Brother Phap Huu explains how ethics in Buddhism is always seen as a "path" ("đạo đức") that every practitioner is walking, and not as a dogmatic or rigid set of rules. With an explanation of the Eightfold Noble Path and the story of The Pine Gate, Br Phap Huu explains how each one of us can intentionally cultivate our core values and allow them to flourish.
The heart of this talk explores the Plum Village understanding of ""active nonviolence"" and the many deep ways of speaking a language of peace. Br Phap Huu addresses questions including:
How can we confront and transform the cycle of violence that begins in our own hearts?
How can we work to transform violence and injustice without other-ing the ""other side""?
How can we engage with true nonviolence to relieve discrimination, ignorance, greed, violence and hatred?
How we can practice with our own internal complexes to deconstruct systems of discrimination and decolonize our minds?
The talk closes with the song ""Prayer for Land"", written and performed by the monastics, and based on the poem by Thich Nhat Hanh.
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[@darkhorsiesmedia]

Brother Phap Huu exudes warmth, humour, calm, wisdom, kindness. Truly a wonderful teacher and inspiration on our paths.

[@jSpirituS7]

☺️ Phap Huu is smiling, Thay is smiling 🙏🏼 I am smiling

[@budnspud]

He is a wonderful teacher

[@jaduerr]

This is one of the best break downs of the eightfold path for modern situations. Great communication:) ❤

[@1szera]

I don't have words to express my gratitude, joy and hope for these teachings you have shared very humbly with great calm, clarity, and personifying.
I can offer only, that I will always hold them close ... not to gather dust ... however, to reflect upon often and embrace fully.
Thank you 🙏🏼

[@maeverlylilith9295]

From the beginning of this dharma talk, I appreciate the warm tone, the advisement of what to expect, & the connection of the various parts of the material. As a degreed teacher, this makes me even happier, as I know a path through this content has been provided. Thank you so much❣️❣️❣️

[@mystical_cupcake]

I listen to Brother Phap Huu whenever I want to feel more grounded and open-hearted.

[@eire5925]

Me too 🙏❤️

[@Jjjrrrrrhjdj]

Me three!!❤❤❤

[@Werise2gether]

Peace is achievable ❤ love is the only answer for all 🥳🥳🥳 same light in me is in EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE ❤️🌈☀️

[@adongoa]

I cannot believe he made this at 4 am. The way it changed me. I don't think I have ever made anything this quality at 4 am. Honestly a gift

[@DHofmann]

A dedicated practitioner revealing his own seeds of anger and violence to the community.
I deeply respect this and it is invaluable for my daily practice. 🙏

[@spacedoutsprout]

Brother, your words remind me how it is so impkrtant to work on reactivity, aggressiveness, managing anger. I admit I have struggled with this recently. It gets hard. Thank you for reminding me how important compassion is.
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[@jSpirituS7]

I’ve been getting pulled in so many directions but this moment has reeled me back into the present moment awareness where joy is just waiting for me!

[@jSpirituS7]

The story of the pine gate made me tear up, thinking about the younger brother how he accepted him after he realized he had become the demon he was trying to prevent
And it makes me think how lucky I feel to always find my way back to the practice and be able to check my mirror to see if smudges are blocking my true image of who I am
Thank you for these tears of joy brother Phap Huu 🙏🏼 🪷

[@rethinking2023]

Thanks brother Phap Huu 🙏 for the beautiful explanations of ancient wisdom for today s practitioners 🌱

[@nhusachau7825]

Brother Phap Huu, I hope you're resting enough and take good care of yourself, so you can take care of the people!

[@ruthnamaste]

Thank you for speaking in a normal tone! 😊 Everyone else whispers when they talk ... 😢

[@angie.veitch]

💙💚💛❤️🧡

[@misinca]

Thank you Br Phap Huu!
Wonderful speech.
Greetings from Spain 🙏 🪷

[@Frank-retired]

🙏🏿🙏🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏🏼🙏🏽 Br.Pháp Huu & Plum Village Community ( Monastics and all you Lay practitioners)

[@sharonwinn6607]

Thank you particularly for the quality time and energy you dedicated to your example of "othering and competitivenss" through your cutting thoughts and words in response to a newer monk's questions. Your public vulnerability and courage offer a role model for and hope that homo sapients has the capacity to evolve to homo conscious.

[@ybamorfati]

Wonderful honesty ❤

[@Dumballa]

😊

[@ageofbumfires5216]

Thank you for using your immediate lived and relatable experience as the concrete foundation for this Dharma talk. Practicing what is preached (and being honest that this is not possible all the time) is a breath of fresh air. 🙏

[@AKmandy689]

Always a pleasure to listen to Brother Phap Huu 🙏 Sending you my many thanks!

[@DevInvest]

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[@숙영이-w1o]

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[@colleendeane7888]

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[@kristindrijvers3263]

❤❤❤

[@Werise2gether]

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[@ikergarciaalday239]

That was so compelling ❤ Thank you 🙏

[@awolpeace1781]

Mirror showed I wasn't a demon; in your face, guy! 😂😂😂

[@leanh4435]

🍀🙏🙏🙏🍀💐💚