Plum Village Chanting and Recitation Book

by Thich Nhat Hanh (Compiler), Plum Village Community (Compililation)

Containing many chants, recitations, and ceremonial texts in print for the first time, Plum Village Chanting and Recitation Book is the quintessential resource and reference book for monastic and lay practitioners in Thich Nhat Hanh's worldwide Sangha. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to celebrate life and practice the art of mindful living.

Genres: Buddhism, Philosophy, Nonfiction

360 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

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

[Loïc Cas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this book to help make practice with the monastics of Plum Village, while attending to online retreats. Beside his role as a handbook, it is a profound source of inspiration.

[April Andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE this book. We use it regularly and have learned so much from it. A must have for Buddhists!

[James Van Arsdale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buy at your local bookstore!

[Dominic724 · Rating 5 out of 5]

A treasure trove for meditation group leader, Buddhist teacher, and practitioner.