Actions for Non Humans, Humans & Peace - Part 1

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Part 1. Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk. During the war in Vietnam, he worked tirelessly for reconciliation between North and South Vietnam. His lifelong efforts to generate peace moved Martin Luther King, Jr. to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967.

Thich Nhat Hanh wrote about Thich Quang Duc who self immolated as a protest to the Vietnam war. Before Ven Thich Quang Duc did so, he wrote a compassionate letter to many people explaining his actions. This action was done out of compassion, not out of anger or hate.

Ven Thich Nhat Hanh wrote at the end of this :

"Do not believe that I feel that I follow each and every of these precepts perfectly. I know I fail in many ways. None of us can fully fulfill any of these. However, I must work toward a goal. These are my goal. No words can replace practice, only practice can make the words"

This is part of Thich Nhat Hanh's 14 precepts.

"As long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seeds of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love." Pythagorus

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[LiveVegan]

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[enderLePage]

are the sayings in the video quotes of Thich Nhat Hanh? great song btw, i love the synthetic part near the end.

[LiveVegan]

Hi EnderLePage, Yes they are quotes from Thich Nhat Hanh from the 14 precepts.

[ronny2471]

I love this shit! I eat meat but probably shouldnt, there are to many options now and if you think about it man in space may one day dream of other animals that no longer exist. in the future maybe one fly would be precious to us. we needed meat for growth, like all omnivores, but if we want to be godlike we should have compassion.

[LiveVegan]

Hi ronny2471. we do not need to eat meat or dairy to live as many healthy vegans can attest. In fact in the UK, the Department of Environment is going to be encouraging people to become vegan for the environment.

[LiveVegan]

Go vegan. It's easy. It's better for you, better for the planet and most importantly, it's the morally right thing to do -- veganpamphlet(dot)com & TheWorldisVegan(dot)com

[joyofmusic88]

The teachings of the Buddha are so relevant and profound!!! Humanity need to learn and contemplate such teachings sincerely in order to promote peace and nonviolence!!!

Thank you for posting this video!!! Na Mo Amitofo!!!

[LesP90]

Great video

5 stars

[Neanerthebeaner]

what a beautiful message....imagine if our evolution will be that we will become telepathic...so that we cannot be blind to the suffering anymore.....through meditation and openmindedness.....that is when I believe a global peace will ensue.....when many cannot be represented by a few...when every voice and thought can be heard around the world....we will care because we have to....I truly believe peace is possible..global peace..forget our ego, forget our pride

peace and light to you all :)

[SaltWaterHippo]

Humans and peace.. ha!

[Excalibur21371]

I LOVE this video! Great music and imagery. If only more people would follow the teachings of the Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh.

[coongnoo]

Này các Tỷ-kheo, Phạm hạnh được sống, không vì mục đích lừa dối quần chúng, không vì mục đích nịnh hót quần chúng, không vì mục đích được lợi ích, lợi dưỡng, không vì cung kính, danh vọng, không vì nghĩ rằng: "Mong rằng quần chúng biết đến ta". Này các Tỷ-kheo, Phạm hạnh được sống vì mục đích thắng tri, vì mục đích liễu tri.

Kinh Phật Thuyết Như Vậy (Itivuttaka)(Duk. I,8) (It. 28)

[coongnoo]

"Monks, this holy life is lived, not for the sake of deceiving people, not for the sake of inveigling people, not for the sake of the rewards of gain, offerings, & tribute, nor with the thought, 'Thus may people know me.' This holy life is lived for the sake of restraint & abandoning." (Itivuttaka)(Duk. I,8) (It. 28)

[casiana]

Thich Quang Duc, The Burning Monk  that was his name