The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now

The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now

by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now

The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now

by Thich Nhat Hanh

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Overview

In troubled times, there is an urgency to understand ourselves and our world. We have so many questions, and they tug at us night and day, consciously and unconsciously. In this important volume Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh——one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today——reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life’s deepest questions and experience the happiness and freedom we desire. 

Thich Nhat Hanh presents, for the first time, seven transformative meditations that open up new perspectives on our lives, our relationships and our interconnectedness with the world around us. Based on the last full talks before his sudden hospitalization, and drawing on intimate examples from his own life, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how these seven meditations can free us to live a happy, peaceful and active life, and face aging and dying with curiosity and joy and without fear.

Containing the essence of the Buddha’s teachings and Thich Nhat Hanh’s poignant, timeless, and clarifying prose, The Art of Living provides a spiritual dimension to our lives. This is not an effort to escape life or to dwell in a place of bliss outside of this world. Instead, this path will allow us to discover where we come from and where we are going. And most of all, it will generate happiness, understanding, and love, so we can live deeply in each moment of our life, right where we are.

 


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780062434661
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 06/06/2017
Pages: 224
Sales rank: 166,822
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Thich Nhat Hanh was a world-renowned Buddhist Zen master, poet, author, scholar, and activist for social change, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was the author of many bestselling books, including the classics Peace Is Every Step and The Art of Living. Through his books and retreats at the monasteries he has founded in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia, he became a pre-eminent figure in contemporary Buddhism, offering teachings that are both deeply rooted in ancient wisdom and accessible to all. 

Sister Chan Khong is Thich Nhat Hanh’s most senior monastic disciple and lifelong collaborator. A leading force in his engaged Buddhism programs and humanitarian projects, her books include Learning True Love and Beginning Anew.

Sister True Dedication is a former journalist and monastic Dharma Teacher ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh. 

Table of Contents

Foreword Sister Chan Khong vii

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Emptiness: The Wonder of Interbeing 11

Chapter 2 Signlessness: A Cloud Never Dies 43

Chapter 3 Aimlessness: Resting in God 83

Chapter 4 Impermanence: Now Is the Time 115

Chapter 5 Non-Craving: You Have Enough 137

Chapter 6 Letting Go: Transformation and Healing 163

Chapter 7 Nirvana Is Now 183

Conclusion 193

Afterword 201

About the Author 207

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