The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

Thich Nhat Hanh; Vo-Dihn Mai [Illustrator]; Mobi Ho [Translator];

ISBN 10: 0807012394 / ISBN 13: 9780807012390

Published by Beacon Press, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
• Publisher: Beacon Press
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807012394
• ISBN 13: 9780807012390
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Vo-Dihn Mai
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 7 ounces

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Synopsis

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.

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.

About the Author

Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) was a Vietnamese monk, renowned Zen master, poet, and peace activist. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1967 and was the author of many books, including the bestseller The Miracle of Mindfulness. Up until his death in 2022, he lived in exile in Plum Village, a small community of monks that he founded in France.