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Happiness Is Here and Now

Howen Sangha
Mindfulness
Happiness
Buddhism
Thich Nhat Hanh
Compassion
Meditation
Suffering
Love
Plum Village
Sangha
Walking Meditation
Peace
Present Moment
Siddhartha
Fear
Engaged Buddhism
Healing
Mindful Walking
Breathing
Anger

We, Howen Shangha, are a group of families acting as a Sangha, sharing lessons and experiences regarding happiness as taught by our teacher, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Without suffering, there is no happiness; and without happiness, there is no suffering. It is like the lotus and the mud: without mud, you cannot grow a lotus. The lotus exists for a time, only to eventually become mud again. Thus,... more

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“…” – Thich Nhat Hanh

* Practice ⁠Walking Meditation with Thay⁠, Thich Nhat Hanh

* 22 Video Episodes ⁠The Buddha's Way⁠ by Thay, Thich Nhat Hanh

* 15 Video Episodes ⁠Peace Is Every Step⁠ by Thay, Thich Nhat Hanh

* 18 Video Episodes ⁠Science o... more

“To be alive, to be still alive is the greatest of all miracles. And if you know that you are alive, you can smile, You can smile to life within you and around you. So the practice of breathing in, breathing out can bring a lot of miracles, can bring... more

“We can very well describe the practice of Buddhism as the practice of a kind of art, the art of being peace, the art of promoting peace in society, in the world, and as a Buddhist, as the continuation of Lord Buddha. All of us should learn that art,... more

“The cloud has to come from something, the ocean, the lake, the river. So that moment, so-called birth is only a moment of continuation. The Buddha said that when the body manifest, when conditions come together and the body manifests together with t... more

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Episode: The Journey of Happiness 01A. James's Journey (Canada)

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Howen Sangha
Host of How to Be Happy; facilitates discussions around happiness through mindful, contemplative practice inspired by Thay, Thich Nhat Hanh.

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Peace Is Every Step 12. Depression and Medication by Thay, Thich Nhat Hanh
Q: Dear Thay, my question is, how do we forgive someone who we have never known intimately and whom we have no way of communicating for the suffering that they have caused in us?
Understand your own suffering first, cultivate calm, compassion, and a clear intention to help, see the other person with empathy, and work from that compassionate stance to forgive and transform the relationship in a way that serves healing for all involved.
Peace Is Every Step 11. Questions and Answers by Thay, Thich Nhat Hanh
Q: Dear Thay, how should we experience joy and manage joy without losing mindfulness or getting attached to it?
Thay explains that joy must be approached with mindfulness, allowing it to arise without clinging, and that true happiness comes from peace within, not from external excitement. By observing joy as it arises and understanding its sources, one can welcome it without becoming overwhelmed or dependent on it.
The Journey of Happiness 01B. James's Journey (Canada)
Q: Why did you choose to practice and take on the Five Mindfulness Training?
The guest describes arriving to volunteer and, after conversations with fellow volunteers and mentors, choosing to participate in the Five Mindfulness Trainings and the related Dharma practices, motivated by a desire to grow, be part of the community, and transform suffering through mindful engagement.
Buddha’s Path 24. Don't Forget the Importance of Community by Thay, Thich Nhat Hanh
Q: Dear Thay, I would like to ask you a question about a work that I am doing right now.
The guest questions explore the potential impact of a film about Obama and the deeper message it could convey, emphasizing education and collective responsibility; Thay responds by highlighting the role of a mindful, compassionate Sangha in supporting leaders and shaping public perception through a humane, non-violent lens.
Buddha’s Path 16. Expressing Anger Is not the Answer by Thay, Thich Nhat Hanh
Q: Is it possible to feel and act with anger in a healthy and compassionate way?
Yes, by recognizing anger without acting from it, embracing it mindfully, and looking deeply into its causes to foster compassionate action rather than destructive behavior.

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