Body and Mind Are One: A Training in Mindfulness

by Thich Nhat Hanh

An Unparalleled Training in Mindfulness with Thich Nhat HanhWhen your body and mind work together as one, you are fully and naturally present in the moment. This is the essence of mindfulness practice—allowing us to touch the wonders of life in the here and now. Body and Mind Are One is at once a practical teaching series covering fundamental Buddhist principles for a joyful life and a living transmission of insight from beloved Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, who has practiced, shared, and lived this profound wisdom for over seven decades.Your The Bridge between Mind and BodyIn our hectic modern world, many of us race from one to-do to the next, planning this and worrying about that. Thoughts and unconscious habits often consume us, numbing us to our true experience and to the suffering we create for ourselves and those around us. The Buddha taught how to break this cycle and come home to our bodies—and to the wonders of life found only in the present moment. Your breath is the key. On Body and Mind Are One, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches you the Buddha's exercises for using your breath to cease internal conflict, release tension and anxiety, and become aware of the conditions for happiness and freedom that are always available.The Greatest of All Miracles"Through mindfulness," teaches Thich Nhat Hanh, "we can recognize the miracle of being alive, and that is the greatest of all miracles." Experience the wise and healing presence of this unsurpassed teacher, as breath by breath, you follow his simple guidance into what he calls, "The Pure Land of the Buddha, the Kingdom of God, in the here and the now." life-changing energies of mindfulness, concentration, and insight Your presence, the greatest gift you can offer the world Being the first aim of meditation The meaning of emptiness, impermanence, and interbeing Touching the Buddha within you Transforming discrimination, fear, anger, and other inner afflictions Karma as actions of thought, speech, and body The Buddha's exercises for mindful breathing How to nourish the seeds of compassion and lovingkindness within you The Five Mindfulness Trainings as concrete guidelines for reducing suffering and increasing our happiness and true freedom Course Summarize and practice the Buddha's exercises for mindful breathing Define the meaning of emptiness, impermanence, and interbeing Discuss the life-changing energies of mindfulness, concentration, and insight Practice touching the Buddha within you—nourishing the seeds of compassion and lovingkindness Define the Five Mindfulness Trainings as concrete guidelines for reducing suffering and increasing happiness and true freedom

Genres: Nonfiction, Audiobook, Spirituality

Audio CD

First published March 1, 2013

About the author

Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace activist who then lived in southwest France where he was in exile for many years. Born Nguyễn Xuân Bảo, Thích Nhất Hạnh joined a Zen (Vietnamese: Thiền) monastery at the age of 16, and studied Buddhism as a novitiate. Upon his ordination as a monk in 1949, he assumed the Dharma name Thích Nhất Hạnh. Thích is an honorary family name used by all Vietnamese monks and nuns, meaning that they are part of the Shakya (Shakyamuni Buddha) clan. He was often considered the most influential living figure in the lineage of Lâm Tế (Vietnamese Rinzai) Thiền, and perhaps also in Zen Buddhism as a whole.

Reviews

[John Meagher · Rating 4 out of 5]

All elements of life are connected in ways we never think of. Without mud the lotus flower can not grow. Without darkness there is no light. Without suffering there is no happiness. Birth and death are one in the same. As above so below. Everything is intertwined. A flower is made of non-flower elements. And just in case you were drifting, a reminder never hurts- Stay present in the moment. Focus on your breathing. Sit back and observe your thoughts from a seat of mindfulness. Joy is not dependent on external expectations. There will always be obstacles in life, waiting until you are past one shouldn't be a condition for happiness. It isn't off in the distant future or stuck somewhere in the past. It's here right now if you choose it. Recognize when you're holding on to anger and let it go instead of watering that seed of hate.

[amf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listening to Thich Nhat Hanh is meditation itself. If one needs to be convinced that mindfulness is the way to compassion and oneness...just listen. Each session has wisdom teachings that remind us of our humanness, our fragility, and our ability to find joy. Nothing is ever rejected or sugar-coated, anger is not the enemy, nor is sorrow. I think what I loved the most was when he'd remind spouses to share their hurts, he'd always use "darling" and it brought a smile because of the love in his voice. ~

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thich Nhat Hanh(I'm always tempted to call him Father) narrates this wonderful workshop in mindfulness. My last audiobook was read in translation by another speaker. However, the monk himself presents and I found him to be warm and funny. He is definitely a living treasure. This is a great read especially during this pandemic shelter in place. The sounds of the gongs and the monk's gentle guidance is balm for stressed minds/hearts.

[Davina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thich Nhat Hanh has probably written almost the same thing in book after book after book, and said the almost the same thing in talk after talk after talk. It's still a valuable message, and maybe with enough repetition it might sink in to my thick scull! Another audio program, nothing too difficult, and delivered with his usual charm. Well worth the time.

[Joseph Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

My favorite line was something like: "Because I love you, your suffering is my suffering and your joy is my joy." The rest got a little bit repetitive with X being made of non-X parts. Thankfully my car is made of car parts!

[Srikanth · Rating 1 out of 5]

This audio is a direct recording of Thich Nhat Hanh's discourse on this topic. The sound quality is not great and it is very hard to focus on the topic. I would rather read this in book format or had someone else read it out in a recording studio, it would have been more effective.

[Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meditation for everyone. The act of listening to voice of Thich Nhat Hanh calms me and prepares my mind for meditation. This is another great collection of his teachings. Meditation and self-reflection are difficult but with practice they become easier, notice I don’t describe it as easy.

[Craig Bergland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thay is a wonderful teacher, but audio of his talks will challenge even the most motivated listener to stay awake.

[Jerry Williams · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have a very challenging voice. It is nearly physically impossible for me to yell, due to my very low register and because of this I have become accustomed to speaking at opportune moments and generally think carefully before I speak, so that I can avoid constantly repeating myself, especially around people who are unfamiliar with me. The reason that I'm stating this is that I am a huge fan of this author, and this is the first time that I have actually listened to him narrate his own book, outside a studio setting. His peaceful and quiet nature doesn't suit the particular lecture style recording of the material, and it is nearly impossible to follow along even with the volume turned all the way up. So I guess that I am not faulting the subject, material, or author. I'm actually unhappy with the decision to produce the material in this manner, with that being said, I am going to find a physical copy of the book and rate it again, based upon reading it.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn't really a labor of love or labor of hate - more like labor of "I know it's good for me, like medicine that doesn't always taste so good." Sometimes I get really mad at what he says, because I know deep down he's right and I'm not being skilled or generous, as he might say. I know I have growing to do, so I keep going back to fill my ears and heart with these smarts. Becky is made of non-Becky elements. :)

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good tutorial on mindfulness training. Good development of the inter connectedness of thoughts and feelings. Helpful methods for learning to be at peace and compassionate to those we encounter.
Some parts were tedious and repetitive but overall it was a good guide. My first introduction to this amazing teacher. Incredible to learn that Martin Luther King Jr nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize...in 1967!

[Heather Brush · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will listen again, and again, until I learn.