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A series of ten talks, transcribed from audio tape, on the practice of the Eightfold Path, particularly geared to householders. There is a talk on each of the eight path factors, plus two concerning the five mental hindrances.

Throughout his tour, Thich Nhat Hanh addressed the specific issues of Americans in a series of question and answer periods. Here is a selection of his responses to questions on leading a spiritual life in the modern world. The article covers topics such as Stress and Work, The Benefits of Silence, Letting Go of Suffering, Relationships, Abortion , Media Saturation, Space and Freedom, Going Back to Our Religious Roots, and Capital Punishment.

Resting is a very important practice; we have to learn the art of resting. Resting is the first part of Buddhist meditation. You should allow your body and your mind to rest. Our mind as well as our body needs to rest.

A relatively modern-language translation by the Lotus Sutra Study Center.


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