In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness--being awake and fully aware. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness.

One of the best available introductions to the wisdom and beauty of meditation practice. --New Age Journal In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness--being awake and fully aware. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness.

A new gift edition of the classic guide to meditation and mindfulness, featuring archival photography and beautiful calligraphy by Thich Nhat Hanh Since its publication in 1975, The Miracle of Mindfulness has been cherished by generations of readers for its eloquent and useful introduction to the practice of meditation. Readers interested in an introduction to Buddhist thought, as well as those seeking to learn about mindfulness and stress reduction, continue to look to Thich Nhat Hanh’s classic work for guidance and inspiration. This new hardcover gift edition features elegant calligraphic illustrations by Thich Nhat Hanh, as well as a dozen photographs spanning his early days as a peace activist to his life in Plum Village, a spiritual community that he founded in France. Also included in this edition is a historical chronology of Thich Nhat Hanh’s life and work, and a revised afterword by Jim Forest.

This is the definitive book on mindfulness from the beloved Zen master and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh. With his signature clarity and warmth, he shares practical exercises and anecdotes to help us arrive at greater self-understanding and peacefulness, whether we are beginners or advanced students. Beautifully written, The Miracle of Mindfulness is the essential guide to welcoming presence in your life and truly living in the moment from the father of mindfulness.

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Miracle of Mindfulness tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Thich Nhat Hanh’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This summary and analysis of The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh includes: Historical context Chapter-by-chapter summaries Breathing techniques and meditation exercises Important quotes Fascinating trivia Glossary of terms Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About Thich Nhat Hanh’s The Miracle of Mindfulness: In his introduction to the practices of mindfulness and meditation, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches how to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life. Under his guidance, simple tasks—such as drinking tea, peeling an orange, or washing the dishes—become opportunities to find fulfillment and happiness. Through uncomplicated instruction, breathing exercises, and wise stories, Hanh proves that living a more meaningful life is accessible to all. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY PROFESSOR MARK WILLIAMS, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD The Miracle of Mindfulness is a modern classic. In this life-changing book, Buddhist monk and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to practise mindfulness. Once we know how to be mindful, we can slow ourselves down and start living in the moment. Even simple acts such as washing the dishes or drinking a cup of tea can be transformed into acts of meditation. Whatever our beliefs, we can begin to reap the immense benefits that meditation has been scientifically proven to offer. Thich Nhat Hanh's unique calligraphy, especially created for this beautiful new edition, accompanies his words of wisdom. A chronology details the important moments in his life, and rare photographs illustrate key moments. This is a book to treasure and the perfect gift for those you love and care for.

This lucid and beautifully written guide to Eastern meditation provides Westerners with a method of learning the skills of mindfulness--of being awake and fully aware. Illustrated. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.