This is another deep Dharma talk which shares the very concrete method to practice mindfulness, especially the breathing technique. Her talk is very vivid because it is based on her own experience. How to generate happiness and to take care of sufferings, the answer is mindfulness. And mindfulness is available through conscious breathing, namely awareness. The key is to stop thinking. Non-thinking will transform ourselves to awareness, or the Buddha.
No thinking is another thought, easier said than done. I have an overacting nervous system it can't be reconciled with, can last 4 hours, it's a prison.
This is my first experience of Sr True Dedication. Her concrete examples and cameos personal to her own life carried enormous weight in the authenticity of her talk. I took serious note. Thank you
This is the practice I would love to use with others who need support with life. I trained as a counsellor, and never used my qualification, it didn't resonate with me. The Buddhist practices make sense to me, coupled with higher consciousness 😊.
Hello, Plum Village, Is it possible to post more videos of Sister True Dedication's talks? She is so relatable, warm and her wisdom and loving kindness are palpable. The stories she shares of her own experience and how Thay has taught her are wonderful. She inspires me to learn and grow. Thank you.
What a kind and wonderful soul. Sister True Dedication your first reaction was the not correct you are a flower 🌸. So fresh and sweet! I really enjoyed your talk and love how you keep quoting Thay! You are a wonderful continuation of him. I have a feeling you will find the answers to all your questions. Just watching this helped me so much. I hope you know how you help many people, some like me whom you’ve never met. I hope I can find more of your beautiful teachings. I bow with respect and gratitude 🙏🏻 .
We are privileged to have the benefit of your wisdom of your beautiful teaching and your inspiration I feel privileged and very grateful Thank you so much Dear Sister You are a true reflection of your name
I love this talk, it’s emotional quality. And the carefully selected wording. It is a brilliant reminder of what spirit is after all - awe ! Thank you kindly, sister .
Dear Sister Dedication, you are a thru gift for us all. Your wonderful energy is both very loving, caring, peaceful and nourishing. It’s beautiful. Pls give more talks. ❤
Ya know, not for anything, but it would be worth all the gold in the world to come to a retreat and learn how to get even one good night's sleep and not have a backache in the morning and not wake up 2-3 times in the night. I wish I could join the community but am afraid I've got too many years under my belt to be a monastic. Still, there is something to be said for that kind of lifestyle in this crazy, frenetic, all-about-me world that I find very tempting to pursue...one of these days, I'll save up enough to cover the costs of a spring retreat and find my answers, too. Bless you, folks at Plum Village for your bodhichitta and work to relieve the suffering of the world. Namaste!
So nourishing this talk. What a healthy support on our path with love and compassion. I will remember my emergency belly-bell-breath Thank you so much dear Sister and Sangha 🙏🌱🧎♀️
I appreciate how she shares her personal experience. Her speech reminds me that we are all connected through the power of God, love, the power of mother earth. It may take me 15-20 breaths at a time. During this time I may feel frustration. It is teachers with inner fire, like her, that give me hope. Thank you and Love to all
Thank you so much for teaching us that meat an anything that comes from the suffering of an animal, feeds our bodies with the energy of violence, fear, pain and destruction.
Agradezco profundamente su dharma, con las prácticas simples de respiración que nos indica, con sus ejemplos de la vida de monja, con los dibujos que clarifican sus explicaciones ,,,
Thank you Sister True Dedication. I am also made of non me element and i am learning how to be more present, so wonderful to hear the reminders. May you night and day be well, breathing and smiling.....
Both buddhism and hinduism deal consciously w death. This is so important for us to be mindful of death Not pretend it will never come. Being mindful will help prepare us for this imminent event
tous ce que SISTER TRUE DEDICATION DIS EST TRES BIEN. aussi il faut S ASSOIR EN MEDITATION REGULIEREMENT, . alors bonne pratique a tous AVEC SISTER TRUE DEDICATION, ou AVEC D AUTRES ENSEIGNANTS!
At first I thought the same, then I asked myself: Why separate the two, her smile is the product of her ancient wisdom; her wisdom is part of her beautiful smile.
Wonderful talk! Thank you! I have a question about the sensual nourishments. She's saying that disturbing or violent movies will effect our mind negatively. However modern psychology says that movies like that can help us process difficult feelings safely without actual danger facing us. So when we face danger in actual life, we won't freeze and traumatize. I guess my question is how do Buddhists answer to modern psychology?
Ronald Duck - I guessed that would depends on your intention. Are you watching it to help you process difficult feeling or preparation for danger or are you watching it to feed your habit of violence? Basically are you enjoying it? If so, can you find another way to get your sensual nourishment without the violence?
Hello Ronald. I was speaking from my own experience, but did recently find this research on "Mean World Syndrome": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mean_world_syndrome I hope you find it interesting.
Dear Velu, thanks for the question. Anxiety and insecurity may manifest first of all with some shortness in the breath and some physical tension. Different people may feel it in different places in the body. With the energy of mindfulness, we can have the first breakthrough which is to recognize: "Ah, I am anxious. I am experiencing anxiety". That is already a kind of awakening, because we know what is going on in our body and mind. The next step is to see where this feeling is manifesting in our body. Are we frowning? Are our hands tense? Is our breath short? Can we bring some tenderness, love and release to these parts of the body, using our energy of mindfulness? Often releasing tension in the breath, and enjoying some full, mindful, in- and out-breaths can really help. The next step is then to offer ourselves some reassurance, in other words, to bring insight to the suffering. Why am I anxious? What is my fear, my concern? What can I do in my situation to address it? Is my perception of the situation skewed or exaggerated in any way? Sometimes we can get this insight ourselves, and sometimes it's helpful to ask someone we trust. They may be able to explain things more, and reassure us. So, handling anxiety is also a longer-term practice of deepening our insight about ourselves and the world around us. The practice of "appropriate attention" in our everyday life is helpful. When we are mindful we can recognize that our is mind going towards a spiral of fear (eg. visualising the *worst* that can happen in the situation). Then we can gently bring our mind back to what is *actually* going on, which may not be too bad at all. In terms of insecurity, this is to do with accepting ourselves and having compassion for ourselves. Our Teacher has written about this very beautifully in books like "Teachings on Love" and "Reconciliation". In our mindfulness practice it is very helpful to see that we are not a separate self, but we are made of many non-us elements: like our parents and ancestors, our culture & society & education, our friends and teachers. In fact, precisely because we are-not-ourselves, that is why it can be easier to accept and love ourselves :) I hope this may be helpful. Good luck with your practice!
Her name is sister Hien Nghiem, or True Dedication. I currently only know of this one: wildgeesezen.org/2017/08/31/dharma-talk-from-sister-hien-nghiem-at-st-marks/ but I'm sure more will follow in the future.
" I love meditation , i love to do mindfulness-training . BUT , but i do not want to become Buddhist nor Muslim nor Christian etcetera . Because i believe in the unity in impartiality principle . Copy that principle . Peace . " - The now . -
Hi Riya, that's a good question. I'm not sure I know the answer, though! Perhaps it's because I already feel so visibly Buddhist already (robes, shaved head 'n all) and this talk was in a retreat in our Buddhist monastery in the South of France. More deeply, I guess because I have heard the teachings of the Buddha through our Teacher, whenever I reference "Thay" our teacher, and Buddhist Zen Master, I guess I'm referencing the Buddha and Buddhism. And beyond that, Thay has always reminded us that Buddhism is more a path than a religion, and that the practice doesn't *need* to be described in Buddhist terms... Yet at the same time, we monastics feel deeply connected to, and a deep sense of belonging within, our Buddhist tradition and heritage... Hmmmm... is that enough of an answer?
This is another deep Dharma talk which shares the very concrete method to practice mindfulness, especially the breathing technique. Her talk is very vivid because it is based on her own experience.
How to generate happiness and to take care of sufferings, the answer is mindfulness. And mindfulness is available through conscious breathing, namely awareness. The key is to stop thinking. Non-thinking will transform ourselves to awareness, or the Buddha.
I am so grateful to listen to the female sisters teach. What a treasure 🙏
No thinking is another thought, easier said than done. I have an overacting nervous system it can't be reconciled with, can last 4 hours, it's a prison.
Dear sister true dedication please give more talk.Your loving energy is very nourishing
Can be helpful to rewatch to keep stepping into mindfulness from our forgetfulness =)
This is my first experience of Sr True Dedication. Her concrete examples and cameos personal to her own life carried enormous weight in the authenticity of her talk. I took serious note. Thank you
I am so immensely thankful for this. Wondering why we see therapists instead of learning from monks.
This is the practice I would love to use with others who need support with life. I trained as a counsellor, and never used my qualification, it didn't resonate with me. The Buddhist practices make sense to me, coupled with higher consciousness 😊.
I was there and I will always remember this talk
What a gift this young women is. Her dharma talks are both wise and reassuring.
Dear Sister Dedication, you are a great gift to all of us. Thank you!
Hello, Plum Village, Is it possible to post more videos of Sister True Dedication's talks? She is so relatable, warm and her wisdom and loving kindness are palpable. The stories she shares of her own experience and how Thay has taught her are wonderful. She inspires me to learn and grow. Thank you.
What a kind and wonderful soul. Sister True Dedication your first reaction was the not correct you are a flower 🌸. So fresh and sweet! I really enjoyed your talk and love how you keep quoting Thay! You are a wonderful continuation of him. I have a feeling you will find the answers to all your questions. Just watching this helped me so much. I hope you know how you help many people, some like me whom you’ve never met. I hope I can find more of your beautiful teachings. I bow with respect and gratitude 🙏🏻 .
Watching these videos with sister dedication enriches and perhaps also transform your entire life.Its a pleasure.
Such a stunning smile. She radiates love.
You are exceptional, sister True Dedication. thank you for your talk! Thank you Plum Village to making it available.
After 30 years I finally understand what you mean by breathing through your belly and the importance of putting your hands on the belly !
We are privileged to have the benefit of your wisdom of your beautiful teaching and your inspiration I feel privileged and very grateful Thank you so much Dear Sister You are a true reflection of your name
What a beautiful soul ❤ Your energy and wisdom is so incredibly beautiful and therapeutic ❤ Thank you so much for this beautiful talk❤
I love this talk, it’s emotional quality. And the carefully selected wording. It is a brilliant reminder of what spirit is after all - awe ! Thank you kindly, sister .
This channel helps me so much, thank you!
Dear Sister Dedication, you are a thru gift for us all. Your wonderful energy is both very loving, caring, peaceful and nourishing. It’s beautiful. Pls give more talks. ❤
such a beautiful dharma talk that i will revisit time and time again. thank you for this guidance.
Much gratitude sister❤️🙏and all my love to you❤️
Such an nice communication from heart to heart - let it spread all over the world and throughout all times...
Ya know, not for anything, but it would be worth all the gold in the world to come to a retreat and learn how to get even one good night's sleep and not have a backache in the morning and not wake up 2-3 times in the night. I wish I could join the community but am afraid I've got too many years under my belt to be a monastic. Still, there is something to be said for that kind of lifestyle in this crazy, frenetic, all-about-me world that I find very tempting to pursue...one of these days, I'll save up enough to cover the costs of a spring retreat and find my answers, too. Bless you, folks at Plum Village for your bodhichitta and work to relieve the suffering of the world. Namaste!
It is my dream to meet the amazing brothers and sisters/monks/nuns of Plum Village.
I want to hug every one of them so tightly 😥😊
So nourishing this talk.
What a healthy support on our path with love and compassion.
I will remember my emergency belly-bell-breath
Thank you so much
dear Sister and Sangha
🙏🌱🧎♀️
I appreciate how she shares her personal experience. Her speech reminds me that we are all connected through the power of God, love, the power of mother earth. It may take me 15-20 breaths at a time. During this time I may feel frustration. It is teachers with inner fire, like her, that give me hope. Thank you and Love to all
Wow, she was very impressive. Thanks.
This is a gift. Thank you.
Beautiful! Thank You ❤️
you truly are an inspiration to all of us 🌸🌹
So very beautiful sweet Sister, Thank You 🌻🙏❤️
Dear sister you are so gentle and beautiful
A beautiful Soul.
Thank you so much for teachings.
That was a wonderful teaching ! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing Sister True Dedication! What a beautiful dharma talk! Very inspirational!
I love this video so much, extremely relaxing and eases my mind. :) Thank you, Sister True Dedication! ❤
Thank you for sharing sister. Namaste.
Thank you for this beautiful nourishing talk. I resonate very much with what you shared. May all beings be happy. 🙏🌎☮️
Your way of talking and explaining is a true gift. Thank you Sister for your hard earned wisdom.
Your world has given understanding behind the thought i have listened from any sources. Thank You
A pleasure to hear her wisdom and beautiful voice
Thank you so much for teaching us that meat an anything that comes from the suffering of an animal, feeds our bodies with the energy of violence, fear, pain and destruction.
Thank you so much for sharing the talk 😊💗🙏
Agradezco profundamente su dharma, con las prácticas simples de respiración que nos indica, con sus ejemplos de la vida de monja, con los dibujos que clarifican sus explicaciones ,,,
How wonderful 💗 Thank you very much 🌷
This is a beautiful message. Thank you.
💖💖💖💖💖 to u Sister True Dedication xxxxx thank u . Thank u for Kentwell Hall xx
Ha! So glad you found this. Love to you from Plum Village 🌻✨
just wonderful, thank you Sister True Dedication
Great talk, very inspiring
Such a wise, beautiful person ❤x
Thank you Sister True Dedication. I am also made of non me element and i am learning how to be more present, so wonderful to hear the reminders. May you night and day be well, breathing and smiling.....
I'm agree with you...
I finished a hungarian subtitle for this! Élvezzétek magyarul is ezt a csodálatos dharma- beszédet
Thank you!
Congratulations. You become a virtual translator and a bridge of love to transmit loving kindest
Thank you.
Powerful speech 🙏
Gracias 💜💜💜💜
Thank you
Gracias❤
Thank you
Thank you =)
Both buddhism and hinduism deal consciously w death. This is so important for us to be mindful of death
Not pretend it will never come. Being mindful will help prepare us for this imminent event
Thankyou
thank you! thank you very much! _/\_
Beautiful and so real. Thanking you.
Sound is a bit too low though....
tous ce que SISTER TRUE DEDICATION DIS EST TRES BIEN. aussi il faut S ASSOIR EN MEDITATION REGULIEREMENT, . alors bonne pratique a tous AVEC SISTER TRUE DEDICATION, ou AVEC D AUTRES ENSEIGNANTS!
Nam Mô A Di Đà Phật.
Don't let that big young smile deceive you. She has such deep ancient wisdom!
At first I thought the same, then I asked myself: Why separate the two, her smile is the product of her ancient wisdom; her wisdom is part of her beautiful smile.
🙏
I am the rock I am the ocean and I am the wind and sun
Wonderful talk! Thank you!
I have a question about the sensual nourishments. She's saying that disturbing or violent movies will effect our mind negatively. However modern psychology says that movies like that can help us process difficult feelings safely without actual danger facing us. So when we face danger in actual life, we won't freeze and traumatize. I guess my question is how do Buddhists answer to modern psychology?
Ronald Duck - I guessed that would depends on your intention. Are you watching it to help you process difficult feeling or preparation for danger or are you watching it to feed your habit of violence? Basically are you enjoying it? If so, can you find another way to get your sensual nourishment without the violence?
Hello Ronald. I was speaking from my own experience, but did recently find this research on "Mean World Syndrome": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mean_world_syndrome
I hope you find it interesting.
✨🙏🏻✨
Whats the Cost in Pounds to enroll into a 5 year training program?
Sister True Dedication,are we able to write to you at plum village?
How does one embrace seed of Anxieties and Insecurities? Thanks.
Dear Velu, thanks for the question. Anxiety and insecurity may manifest first of all with some shortness in the breath and some physical tension. Different people may feel it in different places in the body. With the energy of mindfulness, we can have the first breakthrough which is to recognize: "Ah, I am anxious. I am experiencing anxiety". That is already a kind of awakening, because we know what is going on in our body and mind. The next step is to see where this feeling is manifesting in our body. Are we frowning? Are our hands tense? Is our breath short? Can we bring some tenderness, love and release to these parts of the body, using our energy of mindfulness? Often releasing tension in the breath, and enjoying some full, mindful, in- and out-breaths can really help. The next step is then to offer ourselves some reassurance, in other words, to bring insight to the suffering. Why am I anxious? What is my fear, my concern? What can I do in my situation to address it? Is my perception of the situation skewed or exaggerated in any way? Sometimes we can get this insight ourselves, and sometimes it's helpful to ask someone we trust. They may be able to explain things more, and reassure us. So, handling anxiety is also a longer-term practice of deepening our insight about ourselves and the world around us. The practice of "appropriate attention" in our everyday life is helpful. When we are mindful we can recognize that our is mind going towards a spiral of fear (eg. visualising the *worst* that can happen in the situation). Then we can gently bring our mind back to what is *actually* going on, which may not be too bad at all.
In terms of insecurity, this is to do with accepting ourselves and having compassion for ourselves. Our Teacher has written about this very beautifully in books like "Teachings on Love" and "Reconciliation". In our mindfulness practice it is very helpful to see that we are not a separate self, but we are made of many non-us elements: like our parents and ancestors, our culture & society & education, our friends and teachers. In fact, precisely because we are-not-ourselves, that is why it can be easier to accept and love ourselves :)
I hope this may be helpful. Good luck with your practice!
Sister, yesterday I read an offer to translate Dharma Talks to written Spanish. I can do it. DO you need someone yet.
Someone yet?
Dear friend, I see that someone already translated this talk in Spanish. Thank you so much for your kind offer!
Sorry, I did not write the lines behind.
Does she have more talks on the Internet? What is her name?
Her name is sister Hien Nghiem, or True Dedication. I currently only know of this one: wildgeesezen.org/2017/08/31/dharma-talk-from-sister-hien-nghiem-at-st-marks/ but I'm sure more will follow in the future.
hello
" I love meditation , i love to do mindfulness-training . BUT , but i do not want to become Buddhist nor Muslim nor Christian etcetera . Because i believe in the unity in impartiality principle . Copy that principle . Peace . " - The now . -
wonderin' why she never uttered even once the word "buddha" or "buddhism" or "buddhist".
Hi Riya, that's a good question. I'm not sure I know the answer, though! Perhaps it's because I already feel so visibly Buddhist already (robes, shaved head 'n all) and this talk was in a retreat in our Buddhist monastery in the South of France. More deeply, I guess because I have heard the teachings of the Buddha through our Teacher, whenever I reference "Thay" our teacher, and Buddhist Zen Master, I guess I'm referencing the Buddha and Buddhism. And beyond that, Thay has always reminded us that Buddhism is more a path than a religion, and that the practice doesn't *need* to be described in Buddhist terms... Yet at the same time, we monastics feel deeply connected to, and a deep sense of belonging within, our Buddhist tradition and heritage...
Hmmmm... is that enough of an answer?
We just do this we just do that 😏 blah blah blah, can we see this in action ?
She laughs at everything she says. Nervous laughter?
probably
Deep happiness, deep love for Thay, deep gratitude for being there.
I hope you all can experience this soon.
Very cool Sister true dedication.i just finished talk with a friend in London,we realy Inter are
I am becoming your zen fun
That was a wonderful teaching ! 🙏🙏🙏🙏