"We need a collective awakening. One Buddha is not enough. All of us have to become Buddhas in order for our planet to have a chance.
Fortunately, we have the power to wake up, to touch enlightenment from moment to moment, in our very own ordinary and, yes, busy lives. So let’s start right now. Peace is your every breath."

Meditation requires time and for many of us living in the 21st century we just don’t seem to have enough of it. In Peace Is Every Breath, revered Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh More...

Like the author's earlier book "Peace is Every Step," "Peace is Every Breath" is a slim volume of short chapters, written using deceptively simple language and metaphors, that explains deep Buddhist concepts with a clarity that sometimes feels like a revelation. (In particular, when I read the sections on right mindfulness and wrong mindfulness, something clicked and I felt that I understood the concept of mindfulness in a way that I hadn't before.)

The book begins with concrete suggestions for More...

I'm not rating this as I feel it is one of those books that can mean more to you in a couple of years time, when you pick out a special chapter and re-read.

So I'm just going to give you my impressions of the first read:

Pro:
+Short, clear chapters, most on practical every day stuff
+All the parts about dealing with (what I would call) negative feelings
+The Five Precepts added in the back for good measure
+The dutch edition I have looks very attractive, like a real gift to yourself or a loved one

Con: More...

This book was given to me as a gift from a dear friend after reading another one of Thich Nhat Hanh's books called "Art of Power" which is quite amazing. "Peace Is Every Breath" is such a simple guide on ways to bring mindfulness into things as simple as brushing your teeth or washing the dishes. I read this book in a couple of sittings, but underlined many simple reminders that I can see myself going back and referencing often. I think that even if a few of these exercises were practiced regula More...

Peace Is Every Breath: A Practice for Our Busy Lives
by Thich Nhat Hanh
When I started this book I thought it was a bit slow and it took me while to get what Thich Nhat Hanh was trying to get across. Putting aside time to meditate probably holds more people away from meditation than anything else. In our already overburdened lives how do add time that appears to be accomplishing nothing.

Through many examples of small meditations that are easy to add into your life, Hanh is putting forth two messa More...

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh's books are amazing. He provides a clear spiritual perspective for many modern day preoccupations. His life guides are not usually the thing you would read through in one sitting but the kind of book you would consult on and off throughout the years. His advice is deviously simple yet highly logical and practical. I recommend his books to anyone interested in buddhist philosophy. His spiritual advice is inclusive, meaning that it can apply to people from any and all wa More...

The goal of this book was to give readers a solid, practical approach to mindfulness that could be used daily regardless of circumstance. That goal was certainly achieve - after all, where else can one find a gatha for using the toliet?

At the very end of the book are five mindfulness trainings (precepts). This is not new material for me - but the way in which certain of the precepts were expressed resonated deeply. For me, it was the best part of the book.

Anyone who have read books like this will know that there is nothing new in the book but it is good to read such books now and then so as to keep reminding to our mind to live in the present moment.

Rated 4* because of the simplicity with which the book is written and some practices which i found about which i had no knowledge beforehand.

A good read for those who are new to the subject but for those who are well versed with this topic, i can't comment.

I took my time with this book. Its not a read through. Its a daily practice. Good to keep around when you're just starting to learn mindfulness. When I was finished with this book, I went back and reread parts again and again. I will continue to do so as my mindfulness practice grows. No matter what you believe, if you have a busy, fast-paced life and want to learn how to slow down and find happiness, this is a great resource.

I did and did not like this one, so it gets a meh rating. On the one hand, I like the writing style with its Rumi-esque meditations in there. On the other, I was kind of hoping for a little bit more oomph or specific advice for things to try to help add that spiritual dimension in there. Or at least a little bit more grounding on what zen is supposed to be about in case people were wondering. It comes off as being sort of generically spiritual instead of genuine with the way it's written. OK boo More...

Outstanding book on mindfulness!! Designed for modern day, busy workers like myself. Thich Nhat Hanh poignantly discusses ways to always return you mind to the moment, whether you're washing dishes, getting in the car to go to work, or taking a few minutes for a quiet walk. You don't have to sit to enjoy the benefits of meditation. You can mediate throughout the day, staying mindful and being present. I highly recommend this book!

Always loving, always practical, that's why I love Thich Nhat Hanh. It's spirituality I can apply to daily life, principles that make such sense, that I shouldn't need to remind myself of them on a daily basis, and yet I do. I can't think of a more compassionate teacher than this Vietnamese Buddhist monk!

This is a book I checked out from the library but wish I owned it. It is a very accessible and non-intimidating book on every day existence and brief, corresponding meditations, e.g., a 4-line waking-up meditation. The book's message is powerful despite (perhaps because of) its simplicity.

Practicing mindfulness (being aware of the present!) seems easy, but in reality stopping the mind from wandering is quite difficult, at least for me. This book was incredibly helpful, and is yet another book that this jaded secular reader will be returning to for its simple teachings on being awake in the moment.

Easily finished this book in one night. I will have to continue to review it, as every chapter is about some specific aspect of life (waking up, pooping, brushing teeth, eating, walking, relationships, etc). Would recommend to anyone.

This gem of a book gets to the core of how to live our normal every day lives with mindfulness so we can be present and really experience our lives, be more relaxed, and enjoy our lives. Peace springs from these wise reflections and practices. May you know the peace and happiness of a growing awareness as you benefit from this book.

Listened to this as an audio book. Dan Woren's voice was very soothing, and Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings are very accessible. I loved listening to this as an audio book and may purchase it as a paperback for easy reference.

i mean, of course. thich nhat hanh is the best. i read it faster than one should read a book about mindfulness, but i just got so excited to practice that i couldn't help myself.

Not since Being Peace have I found a book that made me feel connected to Buddhism like Peace is Every Breath. I was very happy with this book, it was a nice read and I found it calmed the waters of my mind.

I had intended on writing a lengthy review to this wonderful piece of work but as I thought about it I kept coming back to one word that described mt entire experience while reading it... TRANS-FORMATIVE. That pretty much covers it. I would recommend this book to anyone and would not be surprised if I read it again numerous times myself to meditate on it's simple and straight-forward message.

Probably one of the easiest books on meditation I have ever read. So thoroughly enjoyed it and refer to it often.

Great book, wish it had been published in the 90's when I was working two jobs, with 55-60 hour work weeks.

My therapist recommended this book - supposedly I can find time to meditate while brushing my teeth or walking down the street. Will see.

Update 12/2 - I am amazed that mindfulness is actually a meditation practice, and that is exemplified in this book. The chapters are short - no more than 2-4 pages at the most, covering areas of our lives where we can incorporate mindfulness and peace. It reminds me of the premise behind "The Power of Now" by Tolle, but much less complicated.

A good book - I lea More...

I lot of really profound and down to earth exercises, some very keen insights here.

Loved this book! Very enlightening and changed my life. Its a must read for everyone.

Great read, easy to understand and apply in daily life

salubrious masterpiece that everyone deserves to read.

Love it and keep re-reading the meditations.

Such economical and enlightening writing.

An excellent practical book on mindfulness, what more can I say.