Synopses & Reviews
"Freedom is not given to us by anyone; we have to cultivate it ourselves."
Thich Nhat Hanh
This compendium of the core teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, based on a talk given at a prison, shows how mindfulness practice can cultivate freedom no matter where you are.
"This is living Buddhism at its best."
Shambhala Sun
"This beautiful little compendium of the core teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh actually says all you need to know in this world. It makes a thoughtful gift."
Branches of Light
"Lovely and deeply helpful."
Light of Consciousness
Synopsis
Be Free Where You Are is a compendium of the core teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, based on a talk given at a prison. It shows how mindfulness practice can cultivate freedom no matter where you are, and summarizes for the first time all of Thich Nhat Hanh's core teachings making it an outstanding introduction to the ideas and practices of one of the foremost Buddhist teachers alive. Included is a foreword by Sister Chan Khng and an appendix describing how Thich Nhat Hanh's visit impacted those that attended and encouraged their practice.