The first part of this video recording is devoted to a very brief talk on the difference between Jihi, Buddhist Mercy, and the dictionary definition of mercy. Also, as part of this I talk a bit about the difference between a lie and an expedient as understood in Buddhism. They both share a certain characteristic, an important one.
Due to the condensed explanation of Buddhist Mercy it is lacking in a great deal of subtlety and nuance. I do plan on coming back to it, today was primarily to conclude the long response to a question many weeks about about attachment. Also I felt it was a fairly good way to begin our study of Nonviolent Communication.
I've spoken about Nonviolent Communication over many years, it is an important tool I feel worth sharing and exploring. As with any tool it is up to the user to employ it. It takes practice, for sure.
This will be the first time I have tried to share it in the French language and for that I am deeply indebted to our wonderful interpreters. Offering the teaching in dual language is wonderful, the limitation is the amount of material which can be covered at any time. Several weeks ago we talked about this as a Sangha. The consensus among English speakers was that the pause for the French interpretation allowed them the opportunity to consider and absorb the material, sort of a mediation pause. Perhaps you can think along the same lines.
In the interest of full disclosure and honesty I am not a certified NVC couch or teacher. Also as we progress I will be tying it directly to our Buddhist practice, how it relates and how we use it.
15 окт 2024
