In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino are joined by special guest Kate Raworth, the creator of Doughnut Economics, to discuss from spirituality to new economic thinking; individual, community, and planetary boundaries; putting ideas into practice; practicing true love and no self; avoiding the trap of fame; and much more. 

Kate shares her journey into reimagining economics; the encounters that shaped her vision; regenerative enterprises and the inspiring communities making new economics a reality; and the discoveries made after attending a Plum Village retreat with her family. 

Kate Raworth is the creator of the Doughnut of social and planetary boundaries, co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab, and author of the internationally bestselling Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think like a 21st Century Economist. She is a Senior Associate at Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute, and Professor of Practice at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Over the past 25 years, Kate’s career has taken her from working with micro-entrepreneurs in the villages of Zanzibar to co-authoring the Human Development Report for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York, followed by a decade as Senior Researcher at Oxfam. Read more about her work on her website.

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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/FLQ4 and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org/
🎙️Kate Raworth ➛ https://www.kateraworth.com/
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/br-phap-huu/ 
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ https://www.instagram.com/joconfino/

Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing
Online course: Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet ➛ https://plumvillage.org/courses/zen-and-the-art-of-saving-the-planet
Doughnut Economics Action Lab ➛ https://doughnuteconomics.org/ 
Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think like a 21st Century Economist ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doughnut_Economics:_Seven_Ways_to_Think_Like_a_21st-Century_Economist 
‘Five Contemplations before Eating’ ➛ https://www.parallax.org/mindfulnessbell/article/five-contemplations-before-eating/ 
Biocentrism ➛ https://www.britannica.com/topic/biocentrism
Lily Cole ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Cole
The Raft Is Not the Shore ➛ https://www.parallax.org/product/the-raft-is-not-the-shore/ 
‘Begin Anew’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/articles/begin-anew
Club of Rome ➛ https://www.clubofrome.org/
The Art of Power ➛ https://www.parallax.org/product/art-of-power/ 
Herman Daly ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_Daly 
Chants: ‘The Three Refuges’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/chants/the-three-refuges 
Wellbeing Alliance ➛ https://www.culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk/ 
Economy for the Common Good ➛ https://www.econgood.org/ 
Elinor Ostrom ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elinor_Ostrom 
International Monetary Fund (IMF) ➛ https://www.imf.org/en/Home 
TED Talk: A Healthy Economy Should Be Designed to Thrive, Not Grow ➛ https://www.ted.com/talks/kate_raworth_a_healthy_economy_should_be_designed_to_thrive_not_grow?subtitle=en 
Barbara Ward ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Ward,_Baroness_Jackson_of_Lodsworth 
Marilyn Waring ➛ https://marilynwaring.com/ 
Donella Meadows ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donella_Meadows 
Janine Benyus ➛ https://biomimicry.org/janine-benyus/

Mindful Economics: In Conversation with Kate Raworth | TWOII podcast | Episode #74

In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino discuss the practice of being and doing - in terms of both Buddhist and mainstream-society perceptions. Together, they look at practical ways to create conditions in which our way of being present can be truly valued and made essential in all our daily actions. How can we train ourselves to maintain presence, in spite of our circumstances?

The conversation tackles various relevant topics, such as being as the ground of our actions; being as a state which is crucial for the art of peace; training our concentration; the super-strength of allowing and sharing our vulnerabilities; creating a schedule for practicing being; how 'to be' in Zen and what people can get wrong about it; being as a way to access interbeing; doing as an avoidance of being (what is it about being that scares us?); the risks of not bringing being into doing; and more. 

The episode ends with a short meditation on being, 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/HVK2 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/

Online course: Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet 🌍 ➛ https://plumvillage.org/zasp?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=twoii&utm_campaign=zasp
Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing
‘The Four Dharma Seals of Plum Village’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/articles/the-four-dharma-seals-of-plum-village 
The Way Out Is In: ‘The Art of Laziness: Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There! (Episode #41)’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/the-art-of-laziness-dont-just-do-something-sit-there-episode-41 
The Way Out Is In: ‘Taming Our Survival Instinct (Episode #65)’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/taming-our-survival-instinct-episode-65 
John Bradshaw ➛ https://www.johnbradshaw.com/

Bridging Being and Doing | TWOII podcast | Episode #75

Cuốn sách “Tìm Bình Yên Trong Gia Đình” của Thiền sư Thích Nhất Hạnh là một tác phẩm sâu lắng, hướng dẫn cách xây dựng hòa thuận và yêu thương trong mỗi gia đình. Bằng những lời dạy giản dị và tinh tế, Thầy chỉ dẫn cách thấu hiểu, lắng nghe và thực hành chánh niệm để nuôi dưỡng tình cảm gia đình. Cuốn sách không chỉ giúp chúng ta tìm thấy sự bình yên trong mối quan hệ với người thân mà còn đem lại sự an lành cho chính tâm hồn mình. Đây là một cuốn sách ý nghĩa dành cho những ai đang tìm kiếm sự gắn kết và hài hòa trong cuộc sống gia đình.

Tìm Bình Yên Trong Gia Đình - Chương 3 - Thích Nhất Hạnh

In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino put a modern twist on the Four Nutriments - one of the Sutras of the Buddha - using it as a framework to explore what it is to be a mindful consumer of life. 

With each of the Four Nutriments - edible foods, sense impressions, volition or aspiration, and consciousness - the Buddha gave a little story which the presenters explore and bring into the reality of our times. 

The ensuing conversation touches many topics and ideas, like how and why to invest in our spiritual dimension; individual and collective consciousness; shifting consciousness, generating community and a fairer society; practicing moderation; cultivating compassion; habit energies; rebuilding our connection to food; changing the way stories are told; suffering as a bell of mindfulness; and more.  

Brother Phap Huu shares deeply about experiencing burnout; speaking our minds; and adapting Buddhist teaching for each new generation. Jo complements this episode’s theme with personal stories and a new approach to what it is to be courageous.  

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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/aq26 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/

Online course: Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet 🌍 ➛ https://plumvillage.org/zasp?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=twoii&utm_campaign=zasp
Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing
Sutras ➛ https://plumvillage.org/genre/sutras 
Sutras: ‘Discourse on the Four Kinds of Nutriments’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/sutras/discourse-on-the-four-kinds-of-nutriments 
Bodhisattva ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhisattva 
Douglas Tompkins ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Tompkins  
The Order of Interbeing ➛ https://plumvillage.org/community/order-of-interbeing 
John Bell ➛ https://www.parallax.org/authors/john-bell/ 
Who Cares Wins: How to Protect the Planet You Love ➛ https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/305695/who-cares-wins-by-cole-lily/9780241309148

The Four Types of Food for Healthy Growth | TWOII podcast | Episode #76

Tìm Bình Yên Trong Gia Đình - Chương 5 & 6 - Thích Nhất Hạnh

This special episode – part two of two Q&A installments – marks the launch of the first book by Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino. Being with Busyness: Zen Ways to Transform Overwhelm and Burnout is intended to help readers navigate these experiences, relieve stress, and reconnect to their inner joy through mindfulness and compassion practices inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh. 

Instead of discussing the book, the two presenters asked listeners to submit their questions on these timely topics. Listeners' generous, vulnerable questions answered in this episode include: What are some practical tips for staying grounded and mindful amidst the busyness? How can I get back into practicing mindfulness? How can I practice mindfulness while doing multiple things at once? How can I be of service to others while still caring for myself? How can busy people know when it’s enough and draw a line? How does Plum Village deal with the burnout issues that also exist in the outside world? 

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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/Wgx5 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/

Being with Busyness ➛ https://www.parallax.org/product/being-with-busyness/ 
Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing
The Way Out Is In: ‘Being with Busyness Q&A, Part One (Episode #77)’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/being-with-busyness-qa-part-one-episode-77 
The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation ➛ https://www.parallax.org/product/the-miracle-of-mindfulness/ 
Pema Chödrön ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pema_Ch%C3%B6dr%C3%B6n 
Start Where You Are ➛ https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/start-where-you-are-book/ 
Sister Chan Khong ➛ https://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khong 
‘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 Fours Pillars of Spiritual Life’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/the-four-pillars-of-spiritual-life-dharma-talk-by-sr-dang-nghiem 
Bodhisattva ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhisattva 

Being with Busyness Q&A (Part Two) | TWOII podcast | Episode 78

In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino are joined by musician/producer Jack Peñate and frequent guest Brother Phap Linh, Dharma teacher/musician. Together, they talk about the release of A Cloud Never Dies, the debut album by the Plum Village Band – a musical meditation on love, continuation, and non-fear, inspired by and dedicated to Thich Nhat Hanh.

The album was produced by Jack, with the two monastics joining the conversation as co-creators of the album and representing the Plum Village Band: a collective of Zen Buddhist monks and nuns from Plum Village Monastery, France, plus musician-meditator friends from around the world.

In the first part of the episode, the guests discuss their musical journeys, from childhood to this point; the power of music as a portal to share the Dharma; music and Buddhist tradition; making music as a spiritual form; art as a Zen practice; and more.
 
In the second part, they share songs from the album and discuss their origins, meaning, creative process, and production stories. And we get to listen to the discussed songs too. 

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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:
plumvillage.app/
And Global Optimism:
globaloptimism.com/
With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:
thichnhathanhfoundation.org/

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🎧 Listen to the podcast on the (completely free) Plum Village App ➛ https://link.plumvillage.app/PLJ4 and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ plumvillage.org/
🎙️ Jack Peñate ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Pe%C3%B1ate 
🎙️ Brother Phap Linh (Brother Spirit) ➛ https://www.instagram.com/brotherspirit/ 
🎙️ Brother Phap Huu ➛ plumvillage.org/people/dharma-tea…hers/br-phap-huu/
🎙️ Jo Confino ➛ www.instagram.com/joconfino/

Album: A Cloud Never Dies ➛ https://plumvillage.org/album-a-cloud-never-dies 
Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing  
The Way Out Is In: ‘Regeneration and Musical Inspiration: The North American Tour (Episode #53)’
https://plumvillage.org/podcast/regeneration-and-musical-inspiration-the-north-american-tour-episode-53 
Sister Chan Khong ➛ https://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khong  
Pirates Blend ➛ https://piratesblend.com/
‘The Four Dharma Seals of Plum Village’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/articles/the-four-dharma-seals-of-plum-village 
Aretha Franklin ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aretha_Franklin 
Billie Holiday ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Holiday 
Narcissus and Goldmund ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissus_and_Goldmund 
The Glass Bead Game ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glass_Bead_Game 
Hermann Hesse ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_Hesse 
Bhagavad Gita ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagavad_Gita 


Feel It to Heal It: The Dharma of Music | TWOII podcast | Episode 79

🔔 SENSITIVE CONTENT 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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In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino talk about how to come home to ourselves, why it can be so difficult for people to feel at home in their own skin and to feel that they are enough, and why people go searching for things outside of themselves in order to feel better about themselves on the inside. 

The hosts further explore self-love and self-acceptance; compassion; overcoming perfectionism and feelings of inadequacy; redefining beauty; true generosity; dismantling self; the Buddhist teachings on interbeing and dwelling in the present moment; and more. They also share personal experiences and insights from Thich Nhat Hanh’s own journey to inner freedom and stability. 

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/Gcah 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  
Brother Phap Linh (Brother Spirit) ➛ https://www.instagram.com/brotherspirit/ 
‘Three Resources Explaining the Plum Village Tradition of Lazy Days’ ➛ https://plumvillage.app/three-resources-explaining-the-plum-village-tradition-of-lazy-days/ 
‘Thich Nhat Hanh on Discrimination and Complexes’ ➛ https://plumvillage.app/thich-nhat-hanh-on-discrimination-and-complexes/ 
Dharma Talks: ‘What Is the Equality Complex?’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/what-is-the-equality-complex 
How To: ‘Begin Anew’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/articles/begin-anew 
Dharma Talks: ‘The Five Remembrances’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/the-five-remembrances-sr-thuan-nghiem-spring-retreat-2018-05-17 
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 
The Way Out Is In: ‘Shining Light (Episode #63)’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/shining-light-episode-63 


The Beauty of Imperfection | TWOII podcast | Episode 80

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

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

In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino are joined by Nho Tran, a nun in the Plum Village tradition for 17 years now continuing her spiritual journey as a layperson. 

Together, they explore the profound importance of spiritual friendship in the Buddhist tradition, while Brother Phap Huu and Nho reflect on the personal journey of their decades-long friendship. They discuss the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh on the centrality of community and togetherness in cultivating joy, stability, and liberation; the challenges and growth experienced through friendship; and the importance of deep listening and being present for one another, which allows for vulnerability, honesty, and the freedom to be one's authentic self. 

Bio

Nho Tran is a scholar, facilitator, and former Buddhist nun in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. She spent many years living and practicing in monastic communities across Asia, Europe, and North America, where she cultivated a deep commitment to interbeing, cultural resilience, and the art of mindful living.

Nho’s work sits at the intersection of conflict transformation, ethics, and systems thinking. Drawing on her monastic formation and experience across diverse sectors, she supports individuals and communities in navigating difficult conversations, fostering cultural change, and reimagining leadership grounded in compassion and collective wisdom. 

She holds a joint degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Religion from the University of Southern California, a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, and an MA from Harvard University. She is currently a PhD candidate at Harvard’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, where her research explores the intersections of religion, ethics, governance, and Vietnamese Buddhist history.

Nho teaches negotiation, ethics, and conflict resolution at Harvard, and continues to serve as a bridge between contemplative practice and social transformation.

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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/ds8J and other streaming services.

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Resources:

Plum Village Community ➛ https://plumvillage.org
🎙️ Nho Tran ➛ https://www.instagram.com/hello.nho
🎙️ 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 

Donate to support Plum Village's reconstruction ➛ https://plumvillage.org/donate 
Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing
Ocean Vuong ➛ https://www.oceanvuong.com/ 
Ānanda ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%80nanda 
Pali Canon ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pali_Canon 
The Three Marks of Existence ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_marks_of_existence 
The Miracle of Mindfulness ➛ https://plumvillage.shop/products/books/personal-growth-and-self-care/the-miracle-of-mindfulness-2/ 
Mara ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mara_(demon) 
Brother Spirit ➛ https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/brother-phap-linh 
Thich Nhat Hanh: Redefining the Four Noble Truths ➛ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eARDko51Xdw 
Maitreya ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maitreya


Spiritual Friendships | TWOII podcast | Episode 90

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 Nho Tran, who, after 17 years as a nun in the Plum Village tradition, is now continuing her spiritual journey as a layperson. 

Together, they explore the origins and evolution of the Plum Village tradition: the Buddhist lineage founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Thay worked to restore and renew Vietnamese Buddhism, integrating its rich history and diverse influences while increasing the teachings' accessibility and relevance to the modern world.

The participants describe Thay's openness to adapting practices to different communities' needs, while maintaining the tradition’s core principles and lineage. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding one's roots and cultural heritage, and of the flexibility to evolve and innovate within a spiritual tradition, and how these principles led to Thay's vision of engaged Buddhism, which seeks to address societal issues and cultivate both inner and outer peace. 

Bio: Nho Tran is a scholar, facilitator, and former Buddhist nun in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. For many years, she lived and practiced in monastic communities across Asia, Europe, and North America, where she cultivated a deep commitment to interbeing, cultural resilience, and the art of mindful living. She holds a joint degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Religion from the University of Southern California, a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, & an MA from Harvard University. She is currently a PhD candidate at Harvard’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, where her research explores the intersections of religion, ethics, governance, and Vietnamese Buddhist history.

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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
🎙️ Nho Tran ➛ https://www.instagram.com/hello.nho
🎙️ 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 

Donate to support Plum Village's reconstruction ➛ https://plumvillage.org/donate 
Interbeing ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing
James Baldwin ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baldwin 
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 
Theravada ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theravada 
Mahayana ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahayana 
Champa ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champa 
Vajrayana ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vajrayana 
Prajnaparamita ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prajnaparamita 
Dhyana ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhyana_in_Buddhism 
Linji ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linji_school   
Pearl S. Buck ➛ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_S._Buck 
‘Please Call Me By My True Name’ ➛ https://plumvillage.org/articles/please-call-me-by-my-true-names-song-poem

Roots and Renewal | TWOII podcast | Episode 91

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 Art of Transmission | TWOII podcast | Episode 93

Sách Nói Phương Hoa là nơi người yêu sách có thể lắng nghe những tác phẩm đầy giá trị được truyền tải qua giọng đọc ấm áp, truyền cảm của cô Phương Hoa – một MC những năm 1990 của VTV. Sau khi nghỉ hưu, với tình yêu lớn dành cho sách, cô đã quyết định tạo kênh này để chia sẻ những cuốn sách mà cô yêu thích đến với mọi người. Sách Nói Phương Hoa mong muốn lan tỏa tri thức và niềm đam mê đọc sách, giúp người nghe tìm thấy những giây phút bình yên qua từng trang sách.

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