Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action

by Maura D. Shaw, Stephen Marchesi (Illustrator), Thich Nhat Hanh (Subject)

Introduces young children to one of the most relevant spiritual teachers of the present century. Makes early spiritual exploration with children a learning and loving experience. A Buddhist monk from Vietnam named Thich Nhat Hanh lives at Plum Village, in France. Families from all over the world visit Plum Village to learn from him, as he has dedicated his life to peace and teaching others to live in a "mindful" way. Children call him Thay, which means "teacher." He believes that all people, kids and grown-ups, can help make the world a better place. Through warm illustrations, friendly photos, inspiring age-appropriate activities, and Thich Nhat Hanh's own poems, this first-of-its-kind biography introduces a great man to young children in a way they can understand and enjoy. Includes resources for parents and teachers, including a list of important words to know and a timeline of important events in the life of Thich Nhat Hanh.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2003

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting biography and beautiful, peaceful photographs. The Daffodil Festival at the Plum Village sounds like such a pretty event.

[Rhiannon Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good addition to my collection of books on religion for seven- to ten-year-olds. The wording and layout are accessible and attractive, and the suggested activities (most forms of meditation) plausible. Many of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings are based on simple principles and everyday images anyway, so although adults might welcome more detail if they wanted to know about his biography or the community at Plum Village, this book would make a reasonable basis for an all-age exploration of his form of Buddhist practice.