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"He shows us the connection between personal inner peace and peace on earth."—His Holiness the Dalai Lama Known and loved worldwide for his teachings on mindfulness and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh was once nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr. On Peacemaking, this...

Most of us go through life trying to find meaning in our actions and our relationships. But when we ask “What is the meaning of my life?” without asking, “Who am I?” we’re still clinging to false conceptions of the self. If we can resolve this question, then we realize that whatever we do is filled with meaning.

In a koan, Yunmen says, "This world is vast and wide. Why do you put on your priest's robe at the sound of the bell?" This is the fundamental question of our lives. Even amidst our particular life circumstances, we are making choices with every action - and the possibilities are limitless. Why do we do what we do? What are our choices based on? Do we know? In this fiery talk, Ryushin Sensei challenges us to find out, so that we can live our lives completely with no regrets.