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The Art of Power

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The Art of Power by Thich Nhat Hanh combines mindfulness and spiritual teachings to explore the true nature of power. Instead of defining it through wealth or control, the book redefines power as the ability to nurture happiness and fulfilment. It offers insights on finding inner peace and leads readers to a deeper understanding of how to lead with love, compassion, and wisdom.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring how mindfulness and inner peace can influence personal and political power. Thich Nhat Hanh offers insights into achieving true power by transforming our interactions and relationships, making it appealing for readers seeking a blend of spiritual wisdom and practical guidance.

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The Art of Power

Turning our conventional understanding of power on its head, world-renowned Zen master, spiritual leader, and national bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how true power comes from within. What we seek, we already have.

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Turning our conventional understanding of power on its head, world-renowned Zen master, spiritual leader, and national bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how true power comes from within. What we seek, we already have.

In The Art of Power, Hanh shows readers how the principles of Buddhism can lead us to a better understanding of true power, helping us realise that it is not rooted in wealth or fame, but in our own minds. This book provides insightful ways to cultivate the kind of power that provides stability, peace, and freedom from fear.

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_The Art of Power_ is praised for its innovative approach to redefining concepts such as power, ambition, and success while intertwining them with happiness, love, and peace. Thich Nhat Hanh is recognised as a highly influential Buddhist leader in the West, noted for his insightful writing and teachings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780061242366

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperOne

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 183g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist Zen master, poet, scholar, and peace activist who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He is the author of many bestselling books, including the classics Peace Is Every Step, Fear, and The Art of Power. Hanh lives in Plum Village, his meditation center in France, and leads retreats worldwide.

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