Realizing Well-Being Essay Questions

1. What is the Third Noble Truth? Why does Thich Nhat Hanh say that “[p]sychotherapists need to help their patients be in touch with the Third Noble Truth”? Do you agree or disagree?

2. Why does Thich Nhat Hanh advise us to embrace our suffering? Do you think that embracing suffering is the way to happiness? Why or why not?

3. Do you think you would be happier if you practiced mindfulness? Why or why not?