Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Easyread Large Edition): Mindfulness Verses For Daily Living - Softcover

Hanh, Thich Nhat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1427090629 ISBN 13: 9781427090621

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant, 2008

Synopsis

Water flows over these hands May I use them skillfully to preserve our precious planet. These and other verses, or gathas, are designed to make everyday activitiessuch as washing the dishes, driving the car, or turning on the televisionopportunities to return to a state of mindfulness. As exercises in both meditation and poetry, gathas are very much in keeping with the Zen tradition. They help readers become attuned to each action, imbuing even the most mundane activity with heightened awareness. Reciting these poetic yet practical verses helps us to slow down and savor each and every moment. Thich Nhat Hanhs warm, thoughtful commentary provides insight and inspiration.

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About the Author

Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Zen master, poet, and peace activist, has been a monk for over sixty years. In Vietnam, he founded the School of Youth for Social Service, whose students rebuilt villages that were destroyed by bombs and resettled tens of thousands of people fleeing the war zones. He also founded Van Hanh Buddhist University, La Boi Press, and the Tiep Hien Order of Interbeing. In 1966, he came to the U.S. and Europe at the invitation of the Fellowship of Reconciliation to represent the wishes of the Vietnamese people of all faiths who had no means to speak for themselves (New Yorker, June 25, 1966). He was nominated by Martin Luther King, Jr. for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. Unable to return to Vietnam after his overseas speaking tour, he received asylum in France where he served as chairman of the Vietnamese Buddhist Peace Delegation to the Paris Peace Talks. He lives in Plum Village, a monastery and practice center in France, where he continues teaching, writing, gardening, and helping refugees worldwide.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Vietnamese

Edition details

• Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1427090629
• ISBN 13: 9781427090621
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132