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The Art of Living

mindful techniques for peaceful living from one of the world’s most revered spiritual leaders
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The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh offers wisdom on how to live deeply in the present moment. It combines mindfulness practices with insights from Buddhist teachings to help readers create peace and happiness in their daily lives. The book addresses topics like transformation, mindfulness, and interbeing, guiding readers towards a holistic approach to living.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in mindfulness, finding peace in daily life, and learning practical methods for living a mindful and joyful life. Through simple yet profound teachings, it offers guidance on how to embrace every moment with awareness and presence.

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Thich Nhat Hanh, the most well-known Zen master in the world, turns his attention to the most important subject of all - the art of living. This book teaches us the importance of looking inside ourselves and developing compassion, before we can turn to our relationships at home and in the wider world.

Nobel Peace Prize nominee, internationally renowned Zen master and bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh shares his mindful techniques in mastering the art of living.

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The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh is a profound guide to mastering mindfulness and finding peace in every moment. As a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and internationally renowned Zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh imparts his extensive knowledge on how to live mindfully, presenting seven transformative meditations that unlock new perspectives on our lives, relationships, and interconnectedness with the world. Through these meditations, readers are encouraged to explore life’s deepest questions, cultivate happiness and freedom, and face ageing and dying with curiosity and joy rather than fear.

This compelling book delves into the essence of living mindfully, teaching us the importance of introspection and compassion. Thich Nhat Hanh shares remarkable stories from his own life and provides actionable mindful practices that readers can incorporate into their daily routines. These practices are designed to help us develop greater understanding and love, enabling us to experience each moment deeply and fully.

Praise for Thich Nhat Hanh is widespread. Martin Luther King Jr. described him as "a holy man, for he is humble and devout...a scholar of immense intellectual capacity." His Holiness the Dalai Lama remarked, "He shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth." The Irish Times aptly named him "the father of mindfulness." Reader reviews echo this high praise, with one describing the book as "Easy to read and understand," while another called it "an enlightening book by a truly enlightened being." Many readers have found the work "uplifting, questioning, and reaffirming," and one even wrote, "The Art of Living is probably the best Buddhist book I've read so far."

Whether you are new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, The Art of Living is an essential read that will inspire you to look within, build compassionate relationships, and live a more fulfilling life. Thich Nhat Hanh’s insights and meditations offer profound guidance on how to achieve personal and collective peace.

For those eager to dive deeper into Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings, he is also the subject of the major documentary Walk With Me, narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. This book is more than a read; it is a journey to the centre of mindful living, led by one of the world’s foremost spiritual leaders.

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The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh is highly praised for its profound insights into mindfulness and inner peace. Martin Luther King regards him as a humble and devout scholar, while the Irish Times calls him 'the father of mindfulness'. His Holiness the Dalai Lama appreciates how he links personal inner peace with global peace.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846045097

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rider & Co

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Born in Hue, Vietnam, Thich Nhat Hanh was a Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar and human rights activist. In 1967, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King. He founded the Van Hanh Buddhist University in Saigon, the School of Youth and Social Service and the Plum Village Buddhist community and meditation centre in France, where he lived for many years. He was the author of many acclaimed books including Peace is Every Step, Old Path White Clouds and Fear, which have sold millions of copies around the world. In 2018, he returned to Vietnam to live at the Tu Hieu Temple, where he was first ordained when he was sixteen years old. He died on 22nd January 2022, at the age of 95.

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