The Path of Compassion

The mind can go in a thousand directions. But on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, a gentle wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.

Thich Nhat Hanh

In an article in The Mindfulness Bell, Brother Chan Troi Dao Bi wrote:

“Only when we are able to show love and concern for ourselves can we show love and concern for others and build brotherhood and sisterhood… one of my favorite lines from [the Praising the Buddha chant] is ‘May compassion cool the flames of the world, and wisdom shine through the clouds of confusion, revealing to all the path.’ Our love and compassion can help cool the flames of the world. Our collective insight and wisdom is like a torch lighting our path and revealing the path to all.”

From The Raft: Friends on the Path

The Buddha’s Warning: How Tyranny Rises—and How to Resist It

 

A recent talk from Br. Phap Luu of Deer Park Monastery

February 2025 Black History Month

 

From The Raft

To read more: The Four Noble Truths of Racial Injustice in Daily Life

January 13 and January 20 in-person sangha meetings

           

                            https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/blog/2017/8/9/when-giants-meet
 

For those who may be able attend in-person sangha meetings in Orono, on January 13th we will share the Beginning Anew ceremony, which includes lighting candles of forgiveness for ourselves and others and reciting the Beginning Anew prayer. On January 20th, we will have a focus on the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. and connections between his teachings and those of Thich Nhat Hanh.

We hope many of you can join us!