
About this episode
In this replay episode, Dr. Diana Hill shares lessons from a family retreat at Plum Village Monastery. Diana shares the top 6 lessons she learned. You don’t have to go to a monastery to find peace of mind because, as Thich Nhat Hanh teaches, “Happiness is here and now.”
Listen and learn
- Why We Should Look For A Path, Not A Pill
- The Three Beneficial Qualities Of Spiritual Paths
- What is Interbeing
- How to practice Walking Meditation
- How to Wake Up And See What’s Here
- Thich Nhat Hanh’s Bedroom
- Why We Should Consider Our Intention
- Forms Of Meditation At Plum Village
- How to Practice Eating Meditation
- What Are The Four Nutriments
- How To Heal the Past and The Future In the Present
- Why We Need To Resist Busyness Non-violently
Enjoy this episode as Diana offers you practices to wake up, engage with the world more mindfully, and find a little more space in your day to enjoy your life.
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