63. « Nous ne pouvons nous noyer dans une image. » (Série Thich Nhat Hanh)

24 Feb 2022 · 29 min
Podcast "On ne devient pas psy par hasard".

24 Feb 2022 · 29 min

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In this multilingual podcast episode, the hosts weave together reflections on the 2022 Russia‑Ukraine war, the urgency of compassion, and Buddhist teachings drawn from Thich Nhat Hanh’s life and writings. They present a practical framework for transforming deep‑seated suffering through three mindful strategies: sowing seeds of happiness, maintaining continuous mindfulness to recognize and bathe suffering in light, and deliberately inviting painful memories into mental awareness. The episode recounts Thich Nhat Hanh’s formative years – his Fulbright scholarship, studies at Princeton, and the creation of A Rose for Your Pocket, a bestseller that introduced lyrical, accessible Buddhist practice to Vietnamese households and later the West. Using the metaphor of “drowning in an image,” the hosts explore how refugee memories and past traumas persist as mental pictures that can be observed without being re‑experienced, emphasizing that the present moment remains safe. They explain the Tibetan concept of manas, its six characteristics that drive the endless pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain, and how mindfulness can transform these tendencies. The discussion also includes philosophical interludes (Montaigne, John Gray’s Feline Philosophy), detailed descriptions of the Green Tara and Padmasambhava mantras, and practical guidance for daily rituals, group meditation, and resources on Insight Timer. Throughout, the tone is instructional, reflective, and compassionate, inviting listeners to integrate mindfulness, compassion, and community into their lives.

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