Synopses & Reviews
Drawn from more than twenty of his books, these are the essential writings of one of the most beloved and influential spiritual figures of our day, Thich Nhat Hanh -- author of 40 books in English, including the bestsellers
Peace Is Every Step and
Living Buddha, Living Christ. 1.5 million copies of his books are in print. He has been translated into 22 languages.
Introduction by Sister Annabel Laity.
Review
"He has immense presence and both personal and Buddhist authority. If there is a candidate for Living Buddha on earth today, it is Thich Nhat Hanh." Richard Baker
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"Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace, and peace on earth." His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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"I do not personally know of anyone more worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize than this gentle Buddhist monk from Vietnam....His ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity." Martin Luther King, Jr.
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"Thich Nhat Hanh is more my brother than many who are nearer to me in race and nationality, because he and I see things in exactly the same way." Thomas Merton
Synopsis
Zen master, monk, poet, and peace advocate, Thich Nhat Hanh is a true spiritual master of the twentieth century. Through his writings and retreats he has helped innumerable people of all religious backgrounds to live mindfully in the present moment, to uproot the sources of anger and distrust, and to achieve relationships of love and understanding. This volume, which draws on more than twenty books by Thich Nhat Hanh, is the essential introduction to his inspiring teaching.
About the Author
Zen master, monk, poet, and peace advocate, THICH NHAT HANH is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who has lived in exile in France for the past thirty years. Through his writings and retreats he has helped innumerable people of all religious backgrounds to live mindfully in the present moment, to uproot sources of anger and distrust, and to achieve relationships of love and understanding.