Thich Nhat Hanh Dharma Talks
Thich Nhat Hanh Dharma Talks
Kenley Neufeld
Why do I sometimes cry for no reason?
1 hour 55 minutes Posted Jul 26, 2012 at 4:42 am.
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July 11, 2012. 115-minute recording given at Upper Hamlet, Plum Village by Thich Nhat Hanh. This is the fourth dharma talk of the Summer Opening. We begin with chanting and this is a session of Questions and Answers.

Children's Questions

* How are you?
* Why is everyone against him?
* Why do I sometimes cry for no reason?
* How can we let go of anger? (question from Oprah magazine)
* What do you do when your teacher makes fun of you and everyone laughs?
* Why do I sometimes feel a heavy ball on my heart?

Teens and Adults

* Can you say some words about Interbeing of Catholic and Buddhist?
* Have you ever been able to calm down a person in rage and angry at you?
* I feel a lot of anger sometimes and I don't want to let it come out, try to control, but sometimes I just explode and hurt the other person.
* How do I listen and respect myself versus letting me do whatever I want? Freedom versus discipline.
* Question about bi-polar disorder. How can we respond in a more loving and supportive methods than drugs?
* How can I trust myself!