To the Root of Addictions | with Sister Dang Nghiem

Most of us, young and old, are addicted to something. Addictions can take many forms: alcohol, drugs, pornography, sex, games, work, phone, eating, shopping, etc. etc. Even patterns in our thinking can be addictive.
In this sharing Sister Dang Nghiem invites us to look deeper at our addictions, and to understand the roots of it. Why are we addicted? Only when we understand the deeper emotions - and sometimes trauma - underlying our addictions, we can start to heal and to transform.
Most people don't want to face their addiction, as they would have to face the underlying emotions. These emotions are often so painful, or so dark, that people do everything to cover them up and to run away from them ... they look for solace in alcohol, drugs, pornography, sex, games, work, phone, eating, shopping, etc. to numb themselves. But by doing so, they create more suffering, for themselves and for others.
With deep understanding Sister Dang Nghiem explains the working of our emotions, and shows us a path of healing: the way out is in. The key and power of healing lies inside each one of us. When we learn to be really present for our deep emotions, to embrace and transform them, we can liberate ourselves from repetitive patterns of suffering. In the same way we can learn how to be really present for family members, friends and collegues, who struggle with addictions.
As Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh always said: "To love is to be there. How can we love if we are not there?" We breathe mindfully with our emotions, we walk mindfully with our emotions, we embrace them, and this way we heal. We can do this for ourselves and for our loved ones. Healing our addictions, is healing our world.
Sister Dang Nghiem wrote three very personal, powerful and practical books about strong emotions and the path of healing:
1. Healing, A Woman's story from doctor to nun ➛ www.parallax.org/product/heal...
2. Mindfulness as Medicine ➛ www.parallax.org/product/mind...
3. Flowers in the Dark ➛ www.parallax.org/product/flow...
An important title written by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh about this topic is 'Taming the Tiger Within' ➛ www.parallax.org/product/tami...
On behalf of Sister Dang Nghiem I wish you all a beautiful journey. Coming home to yourself, a world of peace, joy, true love and equanimity is possible.
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🔔 Disclaimer: The information in this video is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health condition. If you are in crisis, or in need of immediate assistance, we encourage you to reach out to friends, professionals, and other groups to gain relevant support for your particular situation.
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[@yukio_saito]

Thanks for sharing. I gave up alcohol when I realized nothing is solved or things get worse by drinking 🍺🍷

[@kathleenmontesano5233]

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[@raelenejoachim1401]

❤I cannot find the right words to express the gratitude I have in my heart n soul. Your genuine compassion for those of us that were born with addictive personalities has given me hope that thecycle of addiction that plagued my family for generations can be broken by me. Just yesterday I was telling my dear husband that I feel like I was doomed from the start. When I was just a girl of 8 or 9 years old I heard there was stuff that could make me feel different from the way I felt inside full of fear and rage. By 12 I stsrted a 30 year journey of using anything that would numb my pain. A few years ago I started to listen to the stories of The Buddha and how he taught me about the 1st noble truth of Dukka. But it was hearing you say that I too can find the end of my suffering. May your life be full of love and happiness 🌻

[@nickyvo7792]

Thank you Plum Village 🙏🏿

[@moonlightgiftshoppe]

Fear or love. There is always a choice. Therein lays our freedom. It may not feel easy. It may feel impossible. Yet, choice is available.

[@ravenwild5184]

Dearest Sister D, Blessings and Gratitude for all you are sharing via your books and videos to bring healing, comfort and peace to so many. After many years of trauma, addictions and CPTSD I feel blessed to have recently found the Plum Village videos and app. Thanks to dear Beloved Thay, the Sangha and extended community for the gift of collective healing.🙏💞

[@norberttucholla6947]

What a lovely soul you are sister, thank you♥

[@maryl8539]

I am struggling with an addiction of sorts to suicidal thoughts. I want in part to run away from my stress, trauma, and suffering in a very literal way. But what I want more is to be full of self-love, peace, and true freedom. I am walking this path of love to the best of my ability. I am grateful for this talk that is full of compassion. I send love and blessings to everyone in the sangha who is walking the path of love right along with me. ❤💐🌈

[@plumvillageapp]

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[@dinagataullina3185]

Thank you Dear Sister Dang Nghiem for the profound sharing 🙏🙏💛

[@awolpeace1781]

Some people are more their addictions than themselves

[@leikkivaki7909]

Thank you Sister Dang Nghiem ❤ This really helps me understand myself and others. Addiction truly is a coping mechanism, it helps to survive an unbearable situation. Just trying to survive. We should not judge but try to understand and create a better society, in the present moment and from now on. It is a very courageous deed to stop and just be 🌺🌸🌼

[@olgacruces468]

Beautiful beautiful.. Thank you so much.. you are a blessing

[@tomhodges2291]

Thank you so much dear sister, dear sangha. This talk was beautiful and insightful.

[@TheMetroGnome]

Thank you plum village❤

[@nataliajust]

Thank you so much, sister Dang! This video touched me deeply ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@willettejackson979]

Gratefulness alongside forgiveness through medical guidance healed me. Mindfulness and love are tools to heal. Use them with love for all creation.😂❤❤❤🙏

[@vicf2520]

I love you dear Sister. Thank you so very much for your healing and love ❤. Bless you and dear beloved Thay.

[@martinlam144]

thank you sister D !

[@aurelienyonrac]

Thank you. ❤

[@paintpaper9]

Thank you ❤️

[@johndefazio4303]

Thank you again, for this gift and the many gifts you and your colleagues have given us these many years. You are a blessing to this world.

[@lorettascutta3629]

Shedding tears of joy because of your wonderful darma.😂

[@denisekassal5949]

Absolutely 😢 perfectly spoken ❤ every human can relate….. 🙏🏽 thank you Sister

[@jettkeyser9909]

I am still here…

[@kuvala1306]

Brilliant

[@moonlightgiftshoppe]

It can be an addiction when we help others to deny ourselves.

[@mariatruscott4803]

🙏💚🌏

[@jettkeyser9909]

This is where the stream goes…

[@issac7787]

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[@mikerosofft2834]

i have this twisted mind i only enjoy this addiction to be around to help cuz of paramita in my community. Gate Gate

[@liviamelanie-awakentolove]

how is sister dang nghien? 🙏🏽🤍 i would love to meet het in plum village

[@issac7787]

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