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How to Eat by Thich Nhat Hanh is a gentle guide to mindful eating and living. It explores the art of paying attention to the simple act of eating to cultivate awareness and gratitude. The book offers insights into how food can nourish not just the body, but also the spirit, encouraging a harmonious relationship with what we consume.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in discovering a mindful approach to eating and exploring how each meal can be a moment of meditation. It appeals to those seeking to transform their relationship with food through a combination of spirituality and practical advice, offering insights into cultivating gratitude and presence in everyday life.

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How to Eat

How to Eat is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practise.

How to Eat explains what it means to eat as a meditative practice and that the results of mindful eating are both global and personal.

One of five pocket-sized, essential guides to life from Zen Master and mindfulness expert, Thich Nhat Hanh

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One of five pocket-sized, essential guides to life from Zen Master and mindfulness expert, Thich Nhat Hanh.

How to Eat is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practice.

How to Eat explains what it means to eat as a meditative practice and that the results of mindful eating are both global and personal. Eating a meal can help develop compassion and understanding, reminding practitioners that there are things they can do to help nourish people who are hungry and lonely. It can, however, also encourage moderation and will aid readers in achieving optimum health and body weight.

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How to Eat by Thich Nhat Hanh is praised for its simplicity and depth, providing practical mindfulness techniques to transform everyday eating into a meditative experience. Reviews highlight how the book encourages a deeper connection to food, fostering gratitude and presence. Readers appreciate the author's gentle guidance in cultivating peace and awareness through the act of eating.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846045158

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rider & Co

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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 155.0mm

Weight: 81g

Pages: 128

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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