This installment sees Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino joined by Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication to discuss the Eight Realizations of Great Beings. This ancient Buddhist sutra provides guidance on overcoming suffering, putting an end to misunderstandings and difficulties, and making progress towards or even attaining enlightenment: “leaving behind the world of birth and death, [and] dwelling forever in peace”. 

In this, the first of two parts, the three contributors explore the first four realizations, which cover the impermanence of all things, the suffering caused by desire, the tendency of the mind to seek fulfillment outside of itself, and the importance of diligent practice to transform unwholesome mental states. 

Their conversation also touches upon the relevance of these teachings for modern life and the need for a balanced approach that combines inner work and outward service; the value of community; and a non-judgmental approach to one's own mind and body as key to the Buddhist path of understanding and love.

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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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🎧 Listen to the podcast on the (completely FREE) Plum Village App ➛  https://link.plumvillage.app/C1we and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org
🎙️ Sister True Dedication ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sister-hien-nghiem 
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/br-phap-huu
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/?hl=en

Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing  
Sutras ➛ https://plumvillage.org/genre/sutras 
The Eight Realizations of Great Beings ➛ https://www.parallax.org/product/the-eight-realizations-of-great-beings/ 
Dharmakaya ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharmak%C4%81ya 
Pali Canon ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pali_Canon 
Parthian Empire ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthian_Empire 
Sister Jina ➛ https://plumvillage.shop/authors/sister-jina-van-hengel/ 
‘The Three Dharma Seals’ ➛ https://www.parallax.org/mindfulnessbell/article/the-three-dharma-seals/ 
Dharma Talks: ‘The Five Remembrances’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/the-five-remembrances-sr-thuan-nghiem-spring-retreat-2018-05-17 
Brother Phap Linh (Brother Spirit) ➛ https://www.instagram.com/brotherspirit/ 
Mahayana ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahayana 
‘Three Resources Explaining the Plum Village Tradition of Lazy Days’ ➛ https://plumvillage.app/three-resources-explaining-the-plum-village-tradition-of-lazy-days/ 
Dharma Talks: ‘The Noble Eightfold Path’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/the-noble-eightfold-path 
Pema Chödrön ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pema_Ch%C3%B6dr%C3%B6n 
Bodhisattva ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhisattva

The Eight Realizations of Great Beings (Part One) | TWOII podcast | Episode 82

This installment sees Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino joined by Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication to discuss the Eight Realizations of Great Beings. This ancient Buddhist sutra provides guidance on overcoming suffering, putting an end to misunderstandings and difficulties, and making progress towards or even attaining enlightenment: “leaving behind the world of birth and death, [and] dwelling forever in peace”. 

In this, the second of two parts, the three contributors explore the last four realizations, which provide a manual for seeing the world with the wisdom needed to deal with suffering and act with clarity.

The realizations covered include the awareness that ignorance is the cause of the endless cycle of birth and death, and how bodhisattvas develop their understanding and skillful means; the awareness that poverty (but not only poverty!) can create hatred and anger, and how to practice generosity equally towards friends and enemies; living simply to ‘practice the way’, and the great vow to help all beings and guide them to joy; and more. 

The discussion emphasizes the importance of grounding Buddhist teachings in real-world realities, cultivating compassion and understanding even for those causing harm, simplifying one's life, and committing to the bodhisattva path of alleviating the suffering of all beings.

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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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🎧 Listen to the podcast on the (completely FREE) Plum Village App ➛ https://link.plumvillage.app/219Q and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org
🎙️ Sister True Dedication ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sister-hien-nghiem 
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/br-phap-huu
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/?hl=en

Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing  
Sutras ➛ https://plumvillage.org/genre/sutras 
The Eight Realizations of Great Beings ➛ https://www.parallax.org/product/the-eight-realizations-of-great-beings/ 
Dharma Talks: ‘Manas Consciousness, Teachings on Buddhist Psychology Retreat, 1997’ ➛
https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/manas-consciousness-thich-nhat-hanh-teachings-on-buddhist-psychology-retreat-1997 
Mahayana ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahayana 
Bodhisattva ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhisattva
Sister Chan Khong ➛ https://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khong
Martin Luther King Jr. ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr. 
Pema Chödrön ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pema_Ch%C3%B6dr%C3%B6n 
‘Recommendation’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/articles/recommendation 
Viktor Frankl ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Frankl 
The Eight Realizations of Great Beings: Essential Buddhist Wisdom for Realizing Your Full Potential
➛ https://plumvillage.shop/products/highlighted/new-books/the-eight-realizations-of-great-beings/ 
Being with Busyness: Zen Ways to Transform Overwhelm and Burnout ➛ https://www.parallax.org/product/being-with-busyness

The Eight Realizations of Great Beings (Part Two) | TWOII podcast | Episode 83

In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino focus on profound Buddhist sutra 'The Discourse on Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone'. Using personal stories and examples, they illustrate the daily relevance of its teachings on being present in the moment, acceptance, and the interconnectedness of all things.

Brother Phap Huu discusses how this sutra emphasizes not dwelling in the past or worrying about the future, but instead being fully present in and accepting of the here and now. He also reflects on recent events in the Plum Village community, such as a fire that destroyed an important building and why this was a profound experience for the community, leading them to grieve the loss while also finding strength in their togetherness. 

The presenters further explore grieving as a necessary part of the healing process, acknowledging loss rather than trying to bypass difficult emotions; the practice of being fully present (and how to recognize when one is truly present), even in times of chaos and uncertainty; the importance of community, the role of leadership, and the transmission of teachings; the need to accept suffering as a path to greater freedom and understanding; and much more. 

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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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🎧 Listen to the podcast on the (completely free) Plum Village App ➛ https://link.plumvillage.app/48DY and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/br-phap-huu
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/?hl=en

Donate to support Plum Village's reconstruction ➛ https://plumvillage.org/donate
Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing
Sister Hien Nghiem (Sister True Dedication) ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sister-hien-nghiem 
Sutras ➛ https://plumvillage.org/genre/sutras 
Magnolia Grove Monastery ➛ https://magnoliagrovemonastery.org/
‘Letters from Thich Nhat Hanh’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/letters 
‘Plum Village Practice Centers’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/community/monastic-practice-centres 
Dharma Talks: ‘Redefining the Four Noble Truths’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/redefining-the-four-noble-truths

Present Moment | TWOII podcast | Episode 84

In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino discuss Thich Nhat Hanh’s calligraphic work ‘Are You Sure?’. Together, the presenters discuss how this simple question encourages us to examine our perceptions, assumptions, and certainties about ourselves and  the world around us as a path to greater understanding and well-being.

The conversation further explores the importance of cultivating an open, curious, and reflective mindset, rather than clinging to rigid beliefs or opinions; being present, listening deeply to ourselves and others; the value of community, friendship, and feedback in helping us to see our blind spots and to grow; the interplay between the historical and ultimate dimensions of life, and how holding multiple perspectives can allow us to respond with wisdom and compassion; and more. 

The episode concludes with a short meditation guided by Brother Phap Huu. 

Enjoy! 

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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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🎧 Listen to the podcast on the (completely free) Plum Village App ➛ https://link.plumvillage.app/t3ur and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/br-phap-huu
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/?hl=en

Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing
Koan ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koan 
Cong Phu Journal – Everything You Need to Know About the Practice Notebook ➛ https://plumvillage.app/cong-phu-journal-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-practice-notebook/ 
Plum Village podcast: ‘With Each and Every Brushstroke: When Art and Meditation Come Together’
➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/meditation/with-each-and-every-brushstroke-when-art-meditation-come-together 
The Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings ➛ https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-14-mindfulness-trainings 
Sister Peace ➛ https://www.sfzc.org/teachers/sister-peace 
Brother Phap Khoi ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/brother-phap-khoi 
The Way Out Is In: ‘Shining Light (Episode #63)’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/shining-light-episode-63  
The Way Out Is In: ‘Bringing the Ultimate Dimension Down to Earth (Episode #40)’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/bringing-the-ultimate-dimension-down-to-earth-episode-40 
Joanna Macy ➛ https://www.joannamacy.net/ 
The Way Out Is In: ‘Active Hope: The Wisdom of Joanna Macy (Episode #25)’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/active-hope-the-wisdom-of-joanna-macy-episode-25 
The Way Out Is In: ‘Grief and Joy on a Planet in Crisis: Joanna Macy on the Best Time to Be Alive (Episode #12)’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/grief-and-joy-on-a-planet-in-crisis-joanna-macy-on-the-best-time-to-be-alive-episode-12

Are You Sure? | TWOII podcast | Episode 86

In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino discuss the Noble Eightfold Path, a fundamental teaching that was emphasized by the Buddha. The eight elements of the path are: right view, right thinking, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right diligence, right mindfulness, and right concentration. 

The hosts focus on each element and explain their interconnectedness and how they form a comprehensive approach to self-discovery, personal transformation, and spiritual development. Jo and Brother Phap Huu also emphasise the importance of making the Noble Eightfold Path relevant, accessible, and applicable to contemporary challenges and needs, and the role of Plum Village community in adapting these teachings.

The episode ends with a short meditation 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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🎧 Listen to the podcast on the (completely free) Plum Village App ➛ https://link.plumvillage.app/17zd and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/br-phap-huu
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/?hl=en

Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing
Dhyana in Buddhism ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhyana_in_Buddhism 
The Bodhi Tree ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_tree 
Dharma Talks: ‘Right Livelihood and True Love’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/right-livelihood-and-true-love 
51 Mental Formations ➛ https://plumvillage.org/transcriptions/51-mental-formation 
The Way Out Is In: ‘Taming Our Survival Instinct (Episode #65)’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/taming-our-survival-instinct-episode-65 
Sister Lang Nghiem ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sr-lang-nghiem 
Sister True Dedication ➛ https://www.instagram.com/sistertruededication/  
Brother Phap Ung ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/brother-chan-phap-ung 
The Five Mindfulness Trainings ➛ https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-5-mindfulness-trainings 
The Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings ➛ https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-14-mindfulness-trainings 
Old Path White Clouds ➛ https://plumvillage.org/books/old-path-white-clouds-2 



The Noble Eightfold Path | TWOII podcast | Episode 87

In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino discuss one of the Buddha's key teachings: the four immeasurable minds. When cultivated, these four qualities - love, compassion, joy, and equanimity - can help heal negative emotions and lead to a more fulfilling, compassionate life. 

Both hosts share personal stories and insights about how to apply these teachings, and how to help transform suffering and cultivate a deeper understanding and connection with ourselves and those around us. They emphasize the importance of self-love, deep listening, and embracing interbeing, as well as the power of small acts of kindness, the role of playfulness, the wisdom of non-discrimination in leading a more fulfilling life, and more.

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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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🎧 Listen to the podcast on the (completely free) Plum Village App ➛ https://link.plumvillage.app/HaqE and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/br-phap-huu
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/?hl=en

Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing
Donate to support Plum Village's reconstruction ➛ https://plumvillage.org/donate
The Four Immeasurable Minds ➛ https://tnhaudio.org/tag/four-immeasurable-minds/ 
Dharma Talk: ‘The Four Immeasurable Minds - The Four Elements of True Love’ with Sister Dieu Nghiem (Sister Jina) ➛ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKXJIdhJJHo 
Brahmavihara ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara 
Sariputra ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C4%81riputra 
Sister Chan Khong ➛ https://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khong
Maitri ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maitr%C4%AB 
Order of Interbeing ➛ https://orderofinterbeing.org/ 
Trevor Noah ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Noah
‘Listening to Namo Avalokiteshvara’ ➛ https://plumvillage.app/listening-to-namo-avalokiteshvara/ 
Upeksha ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upeksha_(Indian_thought)


The Four Immeasurable Minds | TWOII podcast | Episode 88

In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino look at one of the foundational teachings of Buddhism: the Three Jewels - the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. The Buddha is the teacher who, through his own direct experience, found the path to liberation from suffering. The Dharma refers to the teachings and practices that lead to awakening. The Sangha is the community that supports and transmits the Dharma.

Their conversation emphasizes the Sangha’s importance as the community that keeps the Buddha's teachings alive and relevant; the need for communities rooted in the Dharma, with clear practices and guidelines to provide refuge and support spiritual transformation; and more.

As usual, the hosts provide examples from their own experiences, as well as stories by or involving Thich Nhat Hanh. 

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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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🎧 Listen to the podcast on the (completely free) Plum Village App ➛ https://link.plumvillage.app/Fnke and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/br-phap-huu
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/?hl=en

Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing
Donate to support Plum Village's reconstruction ➛ https://plumvillage.org/donate 
Sister Chan Khong ➛ https://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khong
Sister Chan Duc ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sr-chan-duc 
Fragrant Palm Leaves: Journals 1962-1966 ➛ https://plumvillage.org/books/1998-neo-ve-cua-y-fragrant-palm-leaves 
Nalanda mahavihara ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nalanda_mahavihara 
Buddhahood ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhahood 
Dharma Talks: ‘The Five Skandhas of Grasping and Non-Self​’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/the-five-skandhas-of-grasping-and-non-self%E2%80%8B-dharma-talk-by-br-phap-lai-2018-06-08 
Old Path White Clouds ➛ https://plumvillage.org/books/old-path-white-clouds-2 
‘The Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-14-mindfulness-trainings 
Wake Up Network ➛ https://plumvillage.org/community/wake-up-young-practitioners 
Vinaya ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinaya 
The Hermit and the Well ➛ https://plumvillage.org/books/hermit-and-the-well

The Three Jewels | TWOII podcast | Episode 89

Dear friends, in memory of Joanna Macy, who passed away on July 19th, we are republishing episode 12 of The Way Out Is In podcast series, with an introduction by Jo Confino.

A scholar of Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology, Joanna Macy (1929 -2025), PhD, was one of the most respected voices in the movements for peace, justice, and ecology. She interweaved her scholarship with learnings from six decades of activism, had written twelve books, and laught an empowerment approach known as the Work That Reconnects. 

In episode 12 (November, 2021), presenters Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and lay Buddhist practitioner and journalist Jo Confino were joined by Joanna Macy to discuss the relevance of Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings to the crises we face today as a species; the energy of simplicity; truth-telling and the power of facing the truth; the grounds for transformation; impermanence; interbeing. 

Joanna recollects what Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings and activism have meant to her, and shares a special meeting with him in the early 1980s, during a UN peace conference, when Thay read one of his essential poems in public for the first time. Joanna’s activism, forged during many campaigns, and her practice and study of Theravada Buddhism, shine through in her priceless advice about facing the current social and ecological crisis, grieving for all creation, and finding the power to deal with the heartbreaking present-day reality. She also addresses how grief and joy can coexist in one person, and how to be present for life even in the midst of struggle.

The episode ends with a guided meditation by Joanna Macy.

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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-nhat-hanh/
🎙️ Joanna Macy ➛ https://www.joannamacy.net/
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛  https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/br-phap-huu/
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛  https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/?hl=en

Lotus in a Sea of Fire (1967) ➛ https://plumvillage.org/books/1967-hoa-sen-trong-bien-lua-lotus-in-a-sea-of-fire/
Call Me By My True Names ➛  https://plumvillage.org/books/call-me-by-my-true-names/
Celestial Bodhisattvas ➛  https://www.encyclopedia.com/environment/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/buddhas-and-bodhisattvas-celestial-buddhas-and-bodhisattvas
Rainer Maria Rilke ➛  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainer_Maria_Rilke 
Duino Elegies ➛  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duino_Elegies 
The Tenth Elegy ➛ https://www.tellthestory.co.uk/translatedpoemduino10.html 
The Book of Hours ➛  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Hours 
Satipaṭṭhāna ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satipatthana 
World as Lover, World as Self ➛  https://www.parallax.org/product/world-as-lover-world-as-self-a-guide-to-living-fully-in-turbulent-times/
‘The Shambhala Warrior’ ➛  https://www.awakin.org/read/view.php?tid=236 
The Shambhala Warrior Prophecy ➛ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14dbM93FALE 
Bardo ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bardo 
‘Entering the Bardo’ ➛ https://emergencemagazine.org/op_ed/entering-the-bardo/ 
Maitreya ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maitreya 
Ho Chi Minh ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho_Chi_Minh
Śūnyatā ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C5%ABnyat%C4%81
Svabhava ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svabhava
Kṣitigarbha ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%E1%B9%A3itigarbha 
Ānāpānasati ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anapanasati 
Satipaṭṭhāna ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satipatthana

Special Edition: Joanna Macy's Message of Hope | TWOII podcast

In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino are joined by special guest Jo-ann Rosen. Together, they discuss individual and collective trauma and how mindfulness and neuroscience can help address it. The conversation further explores the concepts of current and historical trauma, how the nervous system can become overwhelmed by modern stresses, the courage required to be vulnerable and honest about our suffering, how this can lead to deeper connections and understanding within a community - and more.

Jo-ann, a psychotherapist with expertise in trauma and mindfulness, shares her personal journey of discovering the Plum Village tradition and how it has informed her understanding of trauma. She emphasizes the importance of collective healing, drawing from her work with marginalized communities and the power of creating safe spaces for people to share their experiences and find support in each other.

Brother Phap Huu also shares his experiences of supporting the Plum Village monastic community and retreatants in cultivating stability and healing through mindfulness practices. 

Bio: Dharma Teacher Jo-ann Rosen, True River of Understanding, Chan Tue Ha (pronouns she/her), received the Lamp of Wisdom (symbolizing the transmission of Dharma from Zen Master to disciple) and authorization to teach from Thich Nhat Hanh in 2012. She practices with the EMBRACE and Victoria Sanghas, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and teaches and lectures internationally, focusing on inner stability and community resiliency. Her writings center on a neuroscience-informed and trauma-sensitive approach to individual practice and collective awakening. She lives with her partner of 40 years in the oak woodlands of Northern California, US. 

Photo by Leslie Kirkpatrick

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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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🎧 Listen to the podcast on the (completely free) Plum Village App ➛ https://shorturl.at/QIQzc and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org
🎙️ Jo-ann Rosen ➛ https://www.parallax.org/authors/jo-ann-rosen/
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/br-phap-huu
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/?hl=en

🎙️ Live show: The Way Out Is In podcast with special guest Ocean Vuong ➛ https://tickets.plumvillage.uk/events/zen/1682673 

Embrace Sangha ➛ https://www.embracesangha.org/ 
Unshakeable: Trauma-Informed Mindfulness for Collective Awakening ➛
https://www.parallax.org/product/unshakeable
Plum Village App ➛ Meditations ➛ Trauma Informed Practice ➛ https://plumvillage.app/
Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing 
The Miracle of Mindfulness ➛ https://plumvillage.shop/products/books/personal-growth-and-self-care/the-miracle-of-mindfulness-2 
Dharma Talks: ‘Redefining the Four Noble Truths’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/redefining-the-four-noble-truths 
Thich Nhat Hanh: Redefining the Four Noble Truths ➛ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eARDko51Xdw 
‘The Four Dharma Seals of Plum Village’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/articles/the-four-dharma-seals-of-plum-village

Trauma and Collective Healing | TWOII podcast | Episode 92

In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino explore the art of transmission in Buddhism: wisdom and teachings being passed down over time, from teacher to student. 

The hosts touch on the profound and nuanced ways in which Buddhist teachings and insights are passed down through generations, with the goal of cultivating understanding, compassion, and liberation; the role of nature as a powerful transmitter of wisdom; the significance of rituals and ceremonies in honoring this transmission; and more.

Brother Phap Huu emphasizes the importance of deep listening, humility, and direct experience in the transmission process, and how true transmission goes beyond the imparting of knowledge, to a requirement that both teacher and student be in a state of non-self and openness to receive the teachings. 

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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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🎧 Listen to the podcast on the (completely free) Plum Village App ➛ https://shorturl.at/NNUxe and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/br-phap-huu
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/?hl=en

🎙️ Live show: The Way Out Is In podcast with special guest Ocean Vuong ➛ https://tickets.plumvillage.uk/events/zen/1682673 

Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing  
Album: A Cloud Never Dies ➛ https://plumvillage.org/album-a-cloud-never-dies 
Dharma Talk: ‘The Five Powers: Faith, Diligence, Mindfulness, Concentration, Insight - Brother Phap Huu’ ➛ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4PGrMjea7A 
Dharma Talks: ‘Redefining the Four Noble Truths’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/redefining-the-four-noble-truths 
Thich Nhat Hanh: Redefining the Four Noble Truths ➛ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eARDko51Xdw 
‘The Four Dharma Seals of Plum Village’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/articles/the-four-dharma-seals-of-plum-village
The Way Out Is In: ‘Feel It to Heal It: The Dharma of Music (Episode #79)’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/feel-it-to-heal-it-the-dharma-of-music-episode-79 
Dharma Talks: ‘Redefining the Four Noble Truths’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/redefining-the-four-noble-truths

The Art of Transmission | TWOII podcast | Episode 93

Plum Village is a new, free mindfulness app with Buddhist insights and guided meditations offered by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his monastic community: https://plumvillage.app/

New tracks tagged #TheWayOutIsIn