A book for people of all faiths, it is a magnum opus a compendium of peace practices that can help anyone practice nonviolent thought and behavior, even in the midst of world upheaval. It is a nice reminder of the things that make love true. This book tops the mountain of books i have read lately on the topic of. A practice for awakening the heart by thich nhat hanh overview a renowned zen master and nobel peace prize nominee introduces a buddhist approach to practicing authentic love in our everyday lives in this eyeopening guide, zen monk thich nhat hanh offers timeless insight into the nature of real love. Yet the greatest treasure is probably sister chan kongs summary of thich nhat hanhs life which follows the narrative, and lends depth and a book filled with gentle wisdom and true compassion. With simplicity, warmth, and directness, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the buddhist tradition. Finished 33119, rating 45, mindfulnessbuddhism, 108 pages, pub. I just finished reading thich nhat hanhs true love. We all seek the happiness that comes from loving and being loved, yet. As always, he writes in simple language to explain profound insights from the practice of buddhism, mindfulness and meditation. In his characteristically direct, simple, and compassionate style, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the buddhist tradition lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom.
How to love is the third title in parallaxs mindfulness essentials series of howto titles by zen master thich nhat hanh, introducing beginners and reminding seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice. How to love thich nhat hanh book summary cameron potter. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The author of many books, including living buddha, living christ, he lives in france in the. Dec 14, 2017 the practice of mindful walking, says thich nhat hanh, is a profound and pleasurable way to deepen our connection with our body and the earth. The series consists of five bitesized, easydigestible books that teach you how to love, sit, walk, eat, and relax mindfully. Talking about a powerful read on how to show and demonstrate love in your life. Packed full of wisdom and insight, this aphoristic handbook unlocks the mysteries of true love in its exploration of what it means to love ourselves, our partners and the world itself. Thich nhat hanh is a vietnamese buddhist zen master, poet, scholar, and peace activist who was nominated for the nobel peace prize by dr. Essential wisdom for getting through the storm, harperone, 2012, isbn 9781846043185. With his holiness the dalai lama, thich nhat hanh is the leading voice of buddhism in the west. Sep 18, 2019 thich nhat hanh is a vietnamese buddhist monk, peace activist, and founder of the plum village traditiona school of buddhism in france. Thich nhat hanh applies core buddhist concepts and applies it to romantic love.
Thich nhat hanh here shows the way to overcome our recurrent obstacles to love by learning to be mindful, open, and present with ourselves and others. We breathe, take a mindful step, and come back to our true home. A practice for awakening the heart by thich nhat hanh online at alibris. He has sold more than three million books in america alone, including classics such as being peace, the world we have, the miracle of mindfulness, and the heart of the buddhas teachings. Creating true peace book by thich nhat hanh official. Happiness, love, and liberation audiobook by thich nhat.
Thich nhat hanh here shows the way to overcome our rec. The everyday wisdom of thich nhat hanh, shambhala publications, 2011, isbn 9781590309261. During the course of the twohour reading by buddhist practitioner james gimian, the book covers the basics of mindfulness and how, with practice, it can help people develop greater compassion. In this little treasure, thich nhat hanh, the renowned zen monk, offers timeless insight into the nature of real love. In this eyeopening guide, zen monk thich nhat hanh offers timeless insight into the nature of real love. Thich nhat hanh, the vietnamese zen master, is one of the foremost buddhist teachers in the west. This guide to loving also introduces the four key aspects of love described in the buddhist traditionlovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom. We all seek the happiness that comes from loving and being loved, yet we often find. A practice for awakening the heart by hanh, thich nhat shambhala, 2006 paperback paperback. A small life faithfully lived made large by the transforming power of love. Your love for the other, your ability to love another person, depends on your ability to love yourself. Buy true love 1st shambhala ed by nhat hanh, thich isbn. Lovingkindness is not only the desire to make someone happy, to bring joy to a beloved person. Sep 30, 2004 buy true love 1st shambhala ed by nhat hanh, thich isbn.
As he explains, training is needed in order to love properly. A practice for awakening the heart thich nhat hanh on. True love by thich nhat hanh, 9781590304044, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Thich nhat hanh books list of books by author thich nhat hanh. This time nhat hanh brings his signature clarity, compassion, and humor to the thorny question of how to love. True love, by prolific author and zen monk thich nhat hanh, feels somewhat like a buddhist primer on how to love well. Thich nhat hanh shows the way to overcome our recurrent obstacles to loveby learning to be mindful, open, and present with ourselves and others. Learning true love is a moving personal memoir by thich nhat hanhs right handwoman and oldest disciple sr. It is the third title in the mindfulness essentials series of howto books.
Thich nhat hanh here shows the way to overcome our recurrent obstacles to loveby learning to be mindful, open, and present with ourselves and others. A practice for awakening the heart by thich nhat hanh. Thich nhat hanh has published over 100 titles in english, ranging from classic manuals on meditation, mindfulness and engaged buddhism, to poems, childrens stories, and commentaries on ancient. The first is maitri, which can be translated as lovingkindness or benevolence. Through the parable of a young woman who stays true to herself and her faith in the face of adversity, vietnamese zen. He focuses on the mindfulness and its place within love, why its important to love yourself first and the four traits of love. In this little treasure, thich nhat hanh, the renowned zen monk, offers. How to love and the mindfulness essentials series if you are new to thich nhat hanhs teachings and want a taste of his writing, read his books from the mindfulness essentials series seemingly simple yet insightful.
How to love is a small but beautiful book by zen buddhist master, thich nhat hanh. The story starts out in kinh tams youth, when she was in my travels through asia and indochina, i have often come across statues of kinh tam known in china as guan yin. Throughout his lifetime, the 92yearold zen master has published over 100 books in english. A collection of teachings about love from the zen master, thich nhat hanh. More than any of his previous books, creating true peace tells stories of thich nhat hanh and his students practicing peace during wartime. It is an introduction to the mindfulness teachings and life of thich nhat hanh. Sogyal rinpoche, author of the tibetan book of living and dying.
No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic. This little 100 page meditation simply changed my perspective on many things. True lovea practice for awakening the heart, by thich nhat hanh. Dec 09, 2002 weaving together traditional stories, personal experiences, and a deep understanding of the buddhas way of mindful living, thich nhat hanh provides stepbystep practices that foster understanding and intimacy in any relationship and extend our love even to those that cause us pain. He distills one of our strongest emotions down to four. Fans of thich nhat hanhs peace is every step and anger, and deepak chopras buddha, will appreciate hanhs wisdom and storytelling in his novel the novice, which contains universal themes that transcend all boundaries of faith, creed, country, and era. Aug 18, 2011 in this book, thich nhat hanh retells the classic vietnamese story of kinh tam and how she achieved the highest attainment of a bodhisattva.
Thich nhat hanhs teachings on love growing together. He is the author of many books, including the classics peace is every step and the art of power. True love by thich nhat hanh, read by james gimian. A practice for awakening the heart hanh, thich nhat on. How to love 2015 is an indispensable collection of teachings on the subject of love from the worldrenowned zen buddhist master thich nhat hanh. It is sound advice and will probably help in any type of relationship. It all comes back to mindful presence, being there, not just in body, but in full absolute awareness. True love by thich nhat hanh, 9781590304044, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. When you accept, forgive and love, you are happy and you make others happy too. A story of true love, harpercollins, 2011, isbn 9780062005830.