Peacemaking: How to Be It, How to Do It

by Thich Nhat Hanh

A Zen master looks deeply into the roots of anger, offering solutions for transforming this negative emotion, becoming an effective activist, and teaching children peace.

Genres: Spirituality, Audiobook, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Buddhism

Audio Cassette

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace activist who then lived 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 family name used by all Vietnamese monks and nuns, meaning that they are part of the Shakya (Shakyamuni Buddha) clan. He was often considered the most influential living figure in the lineage of Lâm Tế (Vietnamese Rinzai) Thiền, and perhaps also in Zen Buddhism as a whole.

Reviews

[Betsy Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always try to make the first and the last books of the year special in some kind of way. So it made sense that the last audiobook I would listen to would be Thich Nhat Hanh. Another special way for me to honor the man who died this year and has meant so much to me. Just over 5 years ago, I added daily meditation to my list of to-do's. I never saw myself as the kind of person who could quiet her mind enough to accomplish this, and they call it practice for a reason, and it's probably not too zen of me to be proud of it, but really, I am.

"The best thing a tree can do is be a real tree. The best thing a real human being can do is be a real human being, and that is the basic condition for peace."

[Kirsti · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first half of this is a recorded speech by the author, and the second half is an interview with him from the 1990s. He says that attending antiwar protests is generally unhelpful because some of the things you did and the way you lived helped to cause that war, so it's like you are protesting yourself. Protesting a person is especially unhelpful, especially saying negative things about that person. But writing to or calling that person to share your insight or make suggestions is helpful.

[Joya Cousin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed listening to the soothing, gentle voice of Thich Nhat Hanh in this audio recording. The first part of the recording, where he deals with mindfulness in a practical, humorous way, was particularly delightful. We can all make our lives more meaningful by embracing his concepts of inter-being.

[A. Hexalane · Rating 2 out of 5]

I got very little out of this audiobook. In the first half, I took away one piece of wisdom about anger, and in the second, a piece or two about protest and war. The worldview presented seemed disjointed (it is 2 different talks spliced together...) and conflicting at times. I am sure he has more robust things to say about peacemaking so I will look to other works.

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only half of the talk, and a confusing edit of interviews at the end. But it is always calming to listen to him speak and to breathe.

[Mari · Rating 4 out of 5]

All for peacemaking. Just not a religious person myself, so the framing was hard for me to grasp.

[ljubica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Thay, as usual, though I found the interviewer’s questioning to be inconsiderate, self-centered, and rude, which was a bummer because I always enjoy listening to Thay’s teachings.

[Perri · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The audiobook is especially good. I love hearing his smile while he speaks

[Teo · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Jeff · Rating 2 out of 5]

Are you allowed to say you read an audiobook?

[John G · Rating 5 out of 5]

A treasure

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am sorry that the author is no longer with us, but I appreciate what he left for us.

[Gerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A peace filled book. I listened to the audio read by the author. He teaches about peace and challenges me to be a better peace maker.