Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Thich Nhat Hanh: How to Listen with Compassion
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Mar 11, 2026 
Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist known for mindfulness and nonviolent work, shares practices for mindful breathing, walking, and compassionate listening. He recounts meeting Martin Luther King Jr., discusses exile and sustaining joy, and explains interbeing, loving speech, and everyday meditation in short, accessible teachings.
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Peace Is A Trained Presence
- Presence is cultivated through practice, not temperament; Thich Nhat Hanh says relaxation and peace come from training to dwell in the present.
- He calls this his training and practice, using mindful breathing to respond to events with compassion and solidity.
Use Breath To Embrace Pain
- Use mindful breathing to recognize and embrace painful feelings so they don't overwhelm you.
- Treat pain like a baby: hold it tenderly, acknowledge it, and relief follows through continued mindfulness and understanding of its roots.
Walk Mindfully To Return Home
- Practice mindful walking by touching the ground with awareness and linking steps to breath with phrases like "I'm home."
- Each mindful step roots you in the present and frees you from regret and fear about past and future.
