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Touching Peace: Practicing the Art of Mindful Living
In this sequel to Being Peace, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how mindful awareness can help us see the roots of war, violence, substance abuse, and social alienation. Touching Peace offers a compelling vision for rebuilding society.
Paperback, 130 pages
Published
September 1st 1992
by Parallax Press
(first published December 31st 1990)
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an easy 'simple' read
if you find yourself, frustrated-feeling stuck in life-can't seem to find some peace-soul constantly seeking answers- worried- flustered-feeling negative- wanting to find some clarity and peace of mind, then this is good for you.
a jist of what you would be reading:
there's a chapter in the book about him discussing how he sits in front of a tree and talks to it. its simple stuff, but deep in it's value and substance.
I find this to be a good book to read any time you need to "...more
if you find yourself, frustrated-feeling stuck in life-can't seem to find some peace-soul constantly seeking answers- worried- flustered-feeling negative- wanting to find some clarity and peace of mind, then this is good for you.
a jist of what you would be reading:
there's a chapter in the book about him discussing how he sits in front of a tree and talks to it. its simple stuff, but deep in it's value and substance.
I find this to be a good book to read any time you need to "...more
A lovely, and yes, peaceful book on mindfulness. I enjoyed reading it before bed and will seek out more of Thich Nhat Hanh's writing. Some of his anecdotes are very poignant and I think they will stay with me and, hopefully, transform my mindset and thoughts. At other times, some illustrations about how things work in his community were a little over the top for me and unrealistic. That said, I am inspired to do some more research and God willing, actually become adept at mediation at some point...more
I really liked the beginning chapters that teach mindful practices. "Breathing in, I am aware of my heart. Breathing out, I smile to my heart." I loved his description of his hugging meditation practice. A beautiful man who teaches us how to touch peace.
"The miracle is not to walk on this air or water, but to walk on earth. The earth is so beautiful. We are beautiful also." A short book, but should be read slowly as to absorb the teachings and meditations.
"The miracle is not to walk on this air or water, but to walk on earth. The earth is so beautiful. We are beautiful also." A short book, but should be read slowly as to absorb the teachings and meditations.
I read this book more than 10 years ago for a social psychology class and based on a variety of factors in my life at the moment determined it was about time to pick it back up again. "Life is found only in the present moment." Certainly not remarkable or poetic writing, but simple and profound teaching.
Extraordinary! It may sound dramatic to say "This book changed my life"....but it did. The principles taught are meaningful and wise. Hanh helped shift my perspective to important things, like compassion and gratitude. Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, has a beautiful soul.
Short, easy read that should be digested with a little more thinking time. Made me want to learn more about mindfulness practices and Buddhism.
A quick read that could change your life (and lives of those around you!). Let's all practice mindful living. Highly recommended!
It is beautiful. Please read. I have three times and will do again.
A wonderful, practical guidebook to living by TNH. Love it.
Amazing following Being Peace in my mindfulness journey.
I return to this book often. It can ease a troubled mind.
I don't know why I keep reading his books because I end up reading the same things over and over but I still find it helpful, probably that is why...
My third book adventure with Thich Nhah Hanh and he never gets old to me. Especially loved his thoughts on mindfulness trainings, sangha/community building, and our ultimate reality. Highly recommend!
Decent little book.
Thich Nhat Hanh is my favorite gentle monk from Vietnam. If you ever need a Zen master, he is your man. He shares important lessons about living mindfully, very useful ideas to think about if you live in a busy city or frequently experience stress.
HA. I finally finished this book.
This is the kind of book that you need to read slowly and thoughtfully . . . and I'm just not good at that. So I think it took me like half a year to read. LOL.
This is the kind of book that you need to read slowly and thoughtfully . . . and I'm just not good at that. So I think it took me like half a year to read. LOL.
When the darkness of this world threatens to overwhelm you, this beautiful book by a Vietnamese Buddhist monk is the antidote.
"read" this years ago. one of my crazy exes stole it. may she be reincarnated as a hippopatamus boil.
Its short and clear. Its a great work to start off the new years.
Ah you are here now love it, it is all that we have
Anything this monk touches is gold.
I always come back to this book for focus
May 19, 2013
Kasane Teto
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Thích Nhất Hạnh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace activist who now lives in southwest France where he was in exile for many years.
Born Nguyễn Xuân Bảo, Thích Nhất Hạnh joined a Zen (Vietnamese: Thiền) monastery at the age of 16, and studied Buddhism as a novitiate. Upon his ordination as a monk in 1949, he assumed the Dharma name Thích Nhất Hạnh. Thích is an honorary...more
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Born Nguyễn Xuân Bảo, Thích Nhất Hạnh joined a Zen (Vietnamese: Thiền) monastery at the age of 16, and studied Buddhism as a novitiate. Upon his ordination as a monk in 1949, he assumed the Dharma name Thích Nhất Hạnh. Thích is an honorary...more
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“Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos — the trees, the clouds, everything.”
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“To live in the present moment is a miracle. The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green Earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.”
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