# Just One Question | Thích Nhất Hạnh: What Is the Root Cause of Our Social Problems?

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Podcast: [Sounds True: Insights at the Edge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sounds-true-insights-at-the-edge-424480)
Published: 2026-06-18T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this clip from Insights at the Edge , Tami asks Thích Nhất Hạnh — revered Zen master, founder of Plum Village, and father of modern mindfulness — what lies beneath all of the world's suffering. His answer is both radical and surprisingly intimate: the root of social change is inner awakening, and it begins with you, right now. Recorded more than two decades ago; somehow more urgent today. This episode is sponsored by Omega Institute, a global gathering hub for lifelong learning and spiritual exploration. Omega offers weekend workshops, special events, rest and rejuvenation retreats, professional training, online learning, and more. Discover what calls to you at eomega.org/true . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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