Establishing a Buddha Field | Dharma Talk by br Phap Luu

January 13, 2020, in the Upper Hamlet of Plum Village

“Buddha field: a field of awakening, the country of the present moment. When we think about Plum Village we feel joyful already. Even if we are not physically here—maybe we’re watching this online—but we feel like we’re getting in touch with the ‘Buddha ksetra’: a kind of field of awakening. It’s not only the words of the talk, or that particular monk or nun who is giving the talk, but it is rather feeling connected to a field of awakening, a place where this is understanding and compassion, where people smile to each another, people have hope and understanding—the kind of place where I think we would all like to live. When we think about Plum Village we think about a place like that, and that place is already there in our heart. The possibility of removing the dagger in our heart is suddenly manifested, because we see that happiness is possible, joy is possible.”

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[cheerfulsoul]

What a gift this Dharma talk is. I'd say all the teachings are contained within. So complete in its depth and breadth. Yet delivered with Phap Luu's typical lightness of touch and joy, plus a little sprinkle of tough love/challenging. Every sentence expanding on the previous insight. The wisdom growing like concentric circles. Phap Luu's laughter circling too. A generous little glimpse into his own personal suffering too. A talk to cherish and to come back too. Deepest gratitude.

[iforgiveyou]

Dear brother you make my heart bloom🌷🌸💮🏵️🌻🌷🌺🥀🌹

[federicagentile]

Wonderful talk . Thank you 🙏🏻 . Deep gratitude 🙏🏻

[yitpinglam]

Good Dharma talk- one that is wise and insightful. The sangha at Plum Village are a continuation of Thay.

[Grazia]

This Dharma talk touches me deeply!
Thank you so much Br. Paph Luu.

[juniorarthur]

Great dharma talk br Phap Luu., thank you .

[Grazia]

A buddha ksetra is awakening in my heart 🙏🏽

[aliiscott]

thank you for these words of peace and wisdom .

[upstatenewyork]

You are very calming (and funny at times!) to listen to. You have a nice smile. Don’t get me wrong. You are extremely aware about the things of which you speak which in and of themselves are not funny. You are exceptionally insightful about trauma and suffering and what to do about it. I would like to hear you give more talks on this subject about getting that knife out of one’s heart. You may have said all you think you have to say but there is much to be said because Thay has given dozens if not hundreds of talks about suffering. It is great to hear more about it from one of his disciples as I can’t always understand Thay plus he talks in almost a whisper. Thank you.

[toloughanavatifar]

That was really beautiful. One of the most touching talks I had ever heard. Very practical. Very transformative. Thank you dear Brother Phap Luu🙏😊🌺

[astarastgermaine]

I benefit from the breathing exercise guidance, very helpful, thank you. The realization of suffering and compassion are as ONE feeling in deep love with its Light heart 💖🌟

[deborahneely]

This is a beautiful Dharma talk, transformative, inspiring, deeply meaningful. thank you.

[helenasukulele]

Thank you Br Phap Luu, this Dharma talk really touched me deeply, seeing the habit energy still in me with having this ideal Pureland and resisting the "impure" that distorts this image I have, which creates more suffering. That there needs be some mud, I can take care of it. Can I continue to open to embrace the knife in my heart knowing the way out is in, to let the energy of mindfulness embrace that root suffering and to understand. A lotus for you

[evelyncampbell]

This is very profound teaching and I have to say this engaged Buddhism is so right for a very deep depression that left me almost catatonic.So I thank Thay and Thay Pham Lu’u and for delivering this technique that has saved my life. By embracing the pain and taking care of it and giving myself compassion. I have been able to work through it.

[sunnyyuhkjp]

Thank you brother, your voice and speak and content make me calm and relax.

[sheade_mcshyster]

Thank you for this talk and the reminder to return to my breathing.

[nameeraa]

Thank you Brother for sharing your calming voice and your beautiful smile 😊😁 with us suffering souls ❤

[alicegonzalez]

Thank you Brother Phap Luu. I always enjoy your Dharma talks. Happy New year 2020 and Luner New Year!!

[nicolefaure]

J aimerais tant un sous-titrage en Français. Merci cependant pour ces moments de partage.

[vytautaskunevicius]

Buddha field is your daily mind, full of mental sweepings in non stop thinking process,  mostly out of control. searching of joyful places and thinking on better states of mind,  existing somewhere, is time for nothing and mistake of practice. the meditation is the only way to clean self-mind, till awakening, in place you are. after an enlightenment,  Buddha field is empty reality,  right for to live, right for to leave..