# The Interbeing of Nun and All: A Joyful, Engaged Life with Thich Nhat Hanh | Kaira Jewel Lingo Q&A

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Podcast: [Clear Mountain Monastery Project](https://stenobird.com/podcast/clear-mountain-monastery-project-3695945)
Published: 2026-07-02T01:00:06+00:00
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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak with Kaira Jewel Lingo, teacher, author, and former nun whose work integrates the traditions of Zen and Vipassana with a focus on social, racial, and environmental justice (http://www.kairajewel.com/).00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:38 Discussion on the dichotomy of softness and directness in teaching00:02:35 Personal history: Growing up in spiritual and international communities00:03:05 Key moments leading to Buddhist faith and ordination00:07:41 The search for spiritual community after leaving childhood home00:08:22 First encounter with Plum Village and Thich Nhat Hanh00:09:53 Early inspirations from Catholic nuns in Kenya00:10:33 Specific resonances of Buddhist teachings compared to Christianity00:12:37 Transition from yoga and meditation to practical Buddhism00:13:54 Mindfulness as a common language for international community00:14:05 Impact of reading Old Path White Clouds and learning about Thich Nhat Hanh00:16:38 The practice of curiosity and mindfulness in daily activities00:20:09 Building trust through shared practice in diverse groups00:22:32 Overview of the Five Mindfulness Trainings and gatha practice00:24:44 A portrait of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's life and work00:26:12 The origin and application of Engaged Buddhism00:28:12 Thich Nhat Hanh's commitment to peace and nonviolence despite exile00:30:10 Foundations of the Plum Village lineage and core sutras00:31:44 Interfaith respect and the unification of spiritual traditions00:33:40 Adapting mindfulness for secular contexts and specific groups00:36:48 Advice on finding and building community in a modern age00:40:20 Creating a sangha in families and local groups00:41:51 Deep dive into the Five Mindfulness Trainings as a North Star00:45:19 Why Thich Nhat Hanh…

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