About this episode

The episode features a conversation about grief and loss following the passing of Brother Phap Huu's father, exploring Buddhist teachings and personal reflections.

If you wish to support our podcast, please follow this link. Thank you! Welcome to a new episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach Jo Confino reflect on the passing of Brother Phap Huu’s father and the power of community in difficult moments, as well as considering insights into the teachings of no birth, no death. This emotional conversation touches tender places and explores the Brother’s personal journey of grief and loss, from first hearing the news of his father’s stroke, to the funeral and the subsequent processing. Brother Phap Huu further explores his complicated relationship with his father, the sacrifices made by his parents, and his regret at not being able to fully express his gratitude and love. Indeed, “It’s one thing to teach about ‘no birth, no death’, the passing of a loved one, but it’s a very different thing to experience it.”The episode ends with a short meditation…

People in this episode

Guests: Brother Phap Huu, Jo Confino

Topics covered

• grief
• loss
• Buddhist philosophy
• community support
• no birth no death

Keywords

• grief
• loss
• Buddhism
• community
• meditation
• Thich Nhat Hanh

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation, Global Optimism

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