This is the third in a series of videos with Sr. Dang Nghiem. Previous videos included Befriend your Strong Emotions and To the Root of Addictions.
More and more people suffer from depression, to such an extent that suicide appears to be the only way out for them: out of their suffering. Suicide, we know, is a sensitive topic, so sensitive that people tend not to talk about it. And that seems to be part of the problem.
Plum Village monastic Sister Dang Nghiem doesn’t shy away from difficult topics. In this very personal and touching sharing, full of lived experiences, wisdom, tears, practical suggestions and a profound song at the end, Sister Dang Nghiem opens her heart about the choice to end life, inter-being and the deep wish to transform.
I made the commitment to transform my sadness and despair, my suffering, so that I can transmit healing, transformation, peace and acceptance
Sr. Dang Nghiem
Our videographer, Wouter Verhoeven, recommends this video to anybody who has thoughts about suicide (regularly), to their family members and friends, to those who have lost a loved one by suicide, and to those of us who want to have a deeper understanding of life.
2 responses to “Let’s talk about Suicide – with Sister Dang Nghiem”
Thank you dear Sister! I was so grateful looking at the trees and leaves as I heard your beautiful talk.
So much love and genuiness in a very dark subject.