At such a demanding and delicate time, the presenters, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and lay Buddhist practitioner and journalist Jo Confino, reflect on Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh passing on January 22nd, 2022. They offer a profound insight into the memorial week, the funeral, impact on the Plum Village community, and the overwhelming global response.

This instalment of the podcast is an intimate account of the period between the announcement of Thich Nhat Hanh’s passing and the recording of this episode: “a retreat of silence, and a retreat of remembering Thay and continuing Thay.”

Brother Phap Huu, Thay’s former attendant and current Abbot of the Upper Hamlet, shares his personal relationship with Thich Nhat Hanh and how these events have impacted him. He also shares a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the traditional ceremonies and memorial services, preparations, and processions, as well as personal stories from the Plum Village communities over the eight days following the beloved teacher’s passing. 

The conversation delves into: the significance of the ceremonies’ texts; the deep practises underpinning the formalities; Thay becoming a spiritual ancestor; deep levels of aspiration; the symbolic homes for Thay’s ashes; acceptance, togetherness, and impermanence; the relevance of Thay’s teachings for years to come; and what it means to be the continuation of Thay. 

The episode ends with a short meditation on continuation and gratitude, guided by Brother Phap Huu.

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🔔 The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living is a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. 🔔

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The podcast is co-produced by the Plum Village App:
https://plumvillage.app/
And Global Optimism:
https://globaloptimism.com/
With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation: 
https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ 

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org/
🎙️ Thich Nhat Hanh ➛ https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-n...
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma...
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/?...

Thich Nhat Hanh memorial ceremonies ➛ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 
Memorial Practice Resources ➛ https://plumvillage.org/memorial-prac... 
‘Photos from Thay’s Memorial Ceremonies’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/articles/phot...
‘Daily Contemplations on Impermanence and Interbeing’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/daily-contemp...
Chants: ‘Namo Avalokiteshvaraya’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/chant... 
‘Namo’valokiteshvaraya Chant’ (2022) ➛ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZkjX... 
Chants: ‘Heart Sutra’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/chant... 
‘New Heart Sutra Translation by Thich Nhat Hanh’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-n... 
Monastic robes ➛ https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-n... 
Sister Chan Khong ➛ https://plumvillage.org/about/sister-...
Plum Village Lineage ➛ https://plumvillage.org/series/plum-v...  
‘Memories from the Root Temple: My Master’s Robe’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/articles/memo... 
‘The 16 Exercises of Mindful Breathing’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/songs...

A Cloud Never Dies: The Passing of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh | TWOII podcast | Episode #20

The Sunniest of Days

Let The Fire Burn

Joseph & Maia - Young And Wild

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Song Credits: 
Writers: Justin David Joyce (KONG.) & Benjamin Gilbertson Epand
Producer: Benjamin Epand
Choir Vocalists: Erik B., Brooke Brewer, Cassandra Grigsby-Chism & Landon J. Thomas IV 
Choir Vocal Recording Engineer: Alex Lebowitz at Revolver Recordings
Mixing: Dave Pensado & Samarth “Sam” Dhawan
Mastering: Dale Becker & Brandon Hernandez

Image from Official Music Video by:
Director: Nas Bogado
DOP: Paige Hochstatter
Asst. Prod: Blu
Steadicam: Ace Ramirez
Gaffer: Grace Cannon
Grip: Olive Kowalczyk

Lyrics:
I will stand, I will stand 
I will stand, I will stand 
I will stand with you 

I 
I am just a man 
(I am just a man) 
And I do (and I do) 
Yeah I do the best I can 
(I do the best I can) 
And I’m trying 
I'm trying to comprehend
(trying to comprehend) 
But I don’t (ohh) 
No, I don’t want to pretend 
(don’t want to pretend) 

‘Cause I 
I will never understand (I will never understand)  
No, I will never understand but I’ll stand with you 

(I will stand, I will stand, I will stand) 
I will stand 
(I will stand, I will stand, I will stand) 
I will stand with you 
(I will stand, I will stand, I will stand) 
I will stand 
(I will stand, I will stand, I will stand) 
I will stand with you 

You,
It’s from you that I must learn 
(it’s from you that I must learn) 
‘Cause it’s true (‘Cause it’s true) 
I haven’t heard what you have heard 
(haven’t heard what you have heard) 
And I know 
I haven’t seen what you have seen 
(haven’t seen what you have seen) 
And no 
I haven’t been where you have been 
(haven’t been where you have been) 

‘Cause I will never understand 
(I will never understand) 
I will never understand but I’ll stand with you 

(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will stand 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will stand with you 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand) 
I will stand  
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will stand with you 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will never know what it’s like 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will never know what it’s like 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will never understand but 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will stand with you 

Stand with you 
(We, We will overcome) 
Stand with you 
(Together we)
Stand with you 
(We will overcome)  

(I will stand I will stand I will stand) 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand) 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand) 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)


(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will stand 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will stand with you 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand) 
I will stand  
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will stand with you 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will never know what it’s like 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will never know what it’s like 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will never understand but 
(I will stand I will stand I will stand)  
I will stand with you

KONG. - STAND WITH YOU.

Changing

Changing (Acoustic)

Say That You Want Me - Your Story Your Song

On and On

This heartfelt poem is a tender admission of love, devoid of grandeur but brimming with sincerity. It's an invitation to explore love's possibilities together, emphasizing that true affection doesn't always need grand gestures but rather genuine emotion and a willing heart. #MusicFromTheHeart #AIMusic

Soul's Journey

At Lovin' You

At Lovin'  You

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[Verse]
Ich fühle deine Präsenz
Wie ein Flüstern im Wind
Sanft und leise
Flüsterst du
Geheimnisse
Die nur wir kennen

[Verse 2]
Du singst mit zarten Tönen
Von Liebe und Verlangen
Deine Stimme umhüllt mich
Mit Gefühlen
Die mich fangen

[Chorus]
Ein Flüstern im Wind
Das mich verzaubert
Tiefe Emotionen
Die in mir herausquellen
Deine Balance zwischen laut und leise
Macht mich schwach
Doch auch aufgeregt

Whisper in the Wind

Whisper In The Wind

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LYRICS
Are we made for heaven 
If it knows where we've been?
And it knows where we're heading
We're heading straight down to the ground we've been digging in
Don't think twice when I do wrong
If it makes me feel alive
'Cause even I know that when my air is gone
I'll be the only one who knows if I breathed it right

So lay me down til I hear the sounds
Deep beneath the earth
I'm ready now that I have found 
A gravedigger

Those up high will tend to fall
From someone else's sky
They beg and they plead and on their knees they crawl
Until they just live with the demons they've brought to life

So lay me down til I hear the sounds
Deep beneath the earth
I'm ready now that I have found 
A gravedigger

I've reaped the seeds I've sown
There's nowhere else to go
No fear of the unknown
I'm ready now to go

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Gravedigger (original)

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Gravedigger (original)

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