The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh

The Miracle of Mindfulness

An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

Thich Nhat Hanh, Vo-Dihn Mai, Mobi Ho

Beacon Press · Print & ebook · May 1, 1999

One of the best available introductions to the wisdom and beauty of meditation practice. --New Age Journal In this eloquent and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means for learning the skills of mindfulness.

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A calm, practical guide to meditation you can return to day after day.
Genres
Meditation, Zen Buddhism
Published
Beacon Press, May 1, 1999

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One of the best available introductions to the wisdom and beauty of meditation practice. --New Age Journal In this eloquent and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means for learning the skills of mindfulness. From washing dishes and 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.

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Thich Nhat Hanh’s powerful insights and teachings have been cherished by generations of readers seeking to learn about mindfulness and stress reduction. As the world we live in grows all the more overwhelming, The Miracle of Mindfulness remains an effective antidote to the accelerated speed and intense expectations of our lives.

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A calm, practical guide to meditation you can return to day after day.

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Meditation91%
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  • Meditation
  • Buddhist Practice & Ritual
Authors
Thich Nhat Hanh, Vo-Dihn Mai, Mobi Ho
Publisher
Beacon Press
Published
May 1, 1999
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Meditation