Peace Is Every Breath: A Practice for Our Busy Lives [Hardcover]

Thich Nhat Hanh (Author)

Book Description

Release date: February 15, 2011

“Among Buddhist leaders influential in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh ranks second only to the Dalai Lama.” —New York Times

“Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man…. His ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity.” —Martin Luther King, Jr., nominating Thich Nhat Hanh for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967.

In this much-anticipated follow-up to his bestselling classic, Peace Is Every Step, Thich Nhat Hanh—one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today—offers an insightful guide to living a fuller life. In this deeply insightful meditation, the world-renowned Vietnamese Zen Buddhist master, poet, scholar, and peace activist illuminates how each of us can incorporate the practice of mindfulness into our every waking moment. In the tradition of The Art of Happiness and Living Buddha, Living Christ, Thich Nhat Hanh’s Peace Is Every Breath opens a pathway to greater spiritual fulfillment through its patient examination of how we live our lives.

Editorial Reviews

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"Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man, for he is humble and devout. He is a scholar of immense intellectual capacity" Martin Luther King "Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth" The Dalai Lama "Thich Nhat Hanh writes with the voice of the Buddha" Sogyal Rinpoche --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

In his travels around the country and the world, Zen master and international bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh witnessed a growing unhappiness among the many people he encountered. He saw the hectic pace of our day-to-day lives taking a toll on our health and well-being. In response, the renowned teacher sat down to write Peace Is Every Breath, a book that makes the core teachings of Buddha accessible for everyone. In this jewel of a book, Thich Nhat Hanh does not suggest that we escape from reality and put our busy lives on hold. Far from it. Instead, he provides the insight and tools we need to incorporate the practice of mindfulness into our every waking moment. Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how we can transcend the mad rush of our days and discover within the here and now our own innate ability to experience inner peace and happiness.

Offering personal anecdotes, meditations, and advice for mindfully connecting with our present experience, Thich Nhat Hanh guides us around potential pitfalls along the way. We do not need to escape reality to harness the joy and peace that is possible with every breath we take—the power of mindfulness can heal us from the suffering caused by the many stresses that surround us. Including original calligraphy by Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace Is Every Breath is a timely book filled with timeless wisdom and practical advice that is destined to become a classic.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne; First Edition edition (February 15, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062005812
• ISBN-13: 978-0062005816
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christian Perspective April 30, 2011

By dream factory

Format:Hardcover

What can a Christian learn from a book written by a Buddhist monk?
Well, written by Zen master Hahn you shall be surprised at what you may find. Surprised at what you shall find out about yourself, the world around you, your spirituality, Christ. From a Buddhist monk?

It's all right there in front of you. All around you. Just open your eyes and look, see, hear, breath! Learn to look deeply into the present moment. Push aside the past, hold back the future, just for a moment live in the present. Feel it. Be a light unto yourself. Let go of that schedule and accept the present moment. Stop, sit, breath, let go. For five minutes, for ten seconds.

I started to read Hahn at "peace is every step". And found him to be a simple straightforward teacher. Who teaches about the meditativeness of everyday living. And there lies the key to discovery. The key to better understanding yourself, your religion, relationships, the world around you.

Another great Hahn presentation, in a series of like minded Buddhist act of mindful living books.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars the heart of a man who has seen it all July 3, 2011

By Precious Metal: the blog

Format:Hardcover

When I first started studying/ reading about Buddhism, I read "The Miracle Of Mindfulness" by Thich Nhat Hahn. It was eye opening to say the least. As a matter of act, some of the stuff he was talking about in the book I put into play on one particular occasion and the results of the incident were awe inspiring to myself. I'm not sure why I haven't read any other books of his, but was excited when I opened the mailbox and saw this book.

"Peace Is Every Breath" is as simple as simple comes. Thay (Thich Nhat Hahn's nickname) does not candy coat things. His words may be simple but they cut swiftly like a ginsu knife. At the same time, they are poetic and truly beautiful.

His advice, again simple, comes from the heart of a man who has seen it all. He's witnessed war in his homeland, he's been persecuted by the rulers of his country, etc. But in the face of all of that, Thay has always risen above and has written numerous books outlining his experiences and how we can adapt them into our own lives.

"Peace Is Every Breath" is broken down into chapters/ sections that advise on every aspect of our daily lives. Whether it's showering, driving, etc his wisdom challenges us to slow down, see things as they truly are and to just carry that awareness throughout our lives.

He writes, and teaches, from a Zen perspective but I never feel like that is where he is coming from or steering us toward. His words are not divisive, they are true and lifelike. He is coming from a true human experience, that may be Zen, yet it is not Zen.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars peace is every breath April 2, 2011

By mgp

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

A book to begin the day, end the day, pick up any time. Stimulating with thoughtfulness.... soothing flow to read. A heartfelt, mindful gift to have on one's shelf.