This Episode Will Make You Stronger | Sister Dang Nghiem | Podcast Episode 403

It’s hard to be a human. No matter how good things are for you, being alive is still hard. Whatever your life circumstances are, we’re all subject to impermanence and entropy.
This episode dives into a five-part Buddhist list for being stronger in the face of whatever life throws at you. Sister Dang Nghiem, who goes by Sister D, is a nun in the Plum Village tradition and a disciple of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. She was born in Vietnam during the war, and is the daughter of a Vietnamese mother and an American soldier. Sister D experienced an unfathomable amount of loss before relocating to the US, where she became a doctor and later, after experiencing more loss, became a nun. She’s written several books and her most recent is Flowers in the Dark.
In this conversation, Sister D shares her story, and then walks us through The Five Strengths of Applied Zen Buddhism which include trust, diligence, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.
Content Warning: This episode covers difficult topics including death, mental illness, and sexual abuse.
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[@sherrilawrence662]

My favorites nun on earth ❤

[@katd4588]

Me too

[@claudinenguyen]

i see I'm not the only "fan" of Sr dang Nghiem, she inspires my healing. What she went through is unbearable but what a healing, and her sharing is so generous. Thank you

[@TenPercentHappier]

She is the best. Thank you for watching!

[@forrestwheeler916]

I am so greatly humbled by sister dang and her honesty’ I pray to hear a dhamma talk from her at deer park , cal , I was born 1961 and I can catalog so much of what she had said , tears flood my eyes when I hear her speak, I have been running 61 years, and the last five I have found the teachings of lord Buddha. Your story helps my mind and heart heal . Thank you sister dang.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thanks for listening and sharing!

[@mwmsjuly19]

Hands down, my favorite episode -- and I have many that I love. I've shared this with so many people in hopes of lifting their spirits and giving them hope. Thank you Sister D, Dan and DJ!

[@TenPercentHappier]

Wow, thank you!

[@jcm5171]

Such clarity and deep intelligence in one single human being. Her suffering, beyond words, has led her to learning and practicing the dharma with such strong motivation and understanding that she has become a bright light in the darkness for those who seek wisdom and peace. May she live long for the benefit of all those who meet her !

[@TenPercentHappier]

We agree!

[@tringuyen-bf1cb]

I am so impressed by her story, She has gone through so many terrible things in her life.
Glad to know you have a good condition with Buddhism.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Same!

[@hollydubrasich8276]

Wow beautiful! Thank you to all 🙏🙏🙏

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thanks for listening

[@nuagele9120]

This episode is very helpful for the people in the world. Thank you sis D and DJ🙏💕

[@TenPercentHappier]

You are so welcome!

[@sr.faithdiaz758]

Her life story very inspiring
I learn a lot from her
She was one of my inspiration
a very empored woman who inspired many women I'm one of those.
Thank you Sr.D.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thank you for listening and sharing this!

[@colleendeane7888]

Sr D is a model of intelligent, loving living. We are blessed to hear her wisdom

[@andreas.696]

This interview ist really encouraging to become stronger

[@stormkellow1995]

The sister is kind to share and spread her healing words of wisdom

[@dorokrautkramer2226]

♥️🛎️🙏🙏🙏

[@UkuleleZen]

Too many ads...let the dharma speak. please.

[@chana9500]

❤❤❤❤❤❤สาธุสาธุ

[@AcesOverEights]

What an awakening, let me be my soulmate

[@cristinabusacca6398]

❤