PRESIDENT’S FORUM WITH THICH NHAT HANH
Asia Society
New York, NY
Oct 10th, 2007
– Description :
World-renowned Vietnamese-born Buddhist teacher, scholar, and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh talks with Vishakha N. Desai, President, Asia Society, about his controversial and distinguished life as a Buddhist and a voice for peace from the days of the Vietnam War to the ongoing conflicts of the 21st century. Hanh is author of the national bestseller Peace Is Every Step and his new book is The Art of Power.
Chapters:
– Moderator Introduction
– Hanh Opening Prayer
– Living in the Moment
– Kingdom of God
– Suffering
– Consumption
– Environmental Impact of Meat & Alcohol
– Confronting Fear
– Q & A
– Q1 : Staying Within Oneself
– Q2 : Iraq/ Vietnam Comparisons
– Q3 : Reaction to Violent Response
– Q4 : Exile from Vietnam
– Q5 : Bush’s Faith
– Q6 : Combating Islamic Radicalism
– Q7 : Spreading Compassion
– Q8 : Parents’ Spiritual Role
– Q9 : Belief in God
– Q10 : Birthday Wish
Source : Fora.tv
