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Thich Nhat Hanh
981 books12.6k followersThích 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.
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September 11, 2019
I don’t think these kind of books should be rated and reviewed. I mean, when a monk like Thich Nhat Hanh writes a book all we can do is bow our heads to the wisdom in the words. What can I possible review even though I don’t consider myself as a reviewer?
This book is a wonderful companion that can help me deepen my meditation practice, and indeed, just deepen my understanding of life itself. Packed with helpful exercises, the calm that Thich Nhat Hanh exudes is felt in every word - there is peace in every word of this book.
This book is a wonderful companion that can help me deepen my meditation practice, and indeed, just deepen my understanding of life itself. Packed with helpful exercises, the calm that Thich Nhat Hanh exudes is felt in every word - there is peace in every word of this book.
July 18, 2011
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh's books are amazing. He provides a clear spiritual perspective for many modern day preoccupations. His life guides are not usually the thing you would read through in one sitting but the kind of book you would consult on and off throughout the years. His advice is deviously simple yet highly logical and practical. I recommend his books to anyone interested in buddhist philosophy. His spiritual advice is inclusive, meaning that it can apply to people from any and all walks of life/faiths.
August 9, 2017
I feel that Peace is Every Step was a more worldview-shattering book than this. However, this does have some ideas and concepts that are helpful, which I will run through in no particular format. This is a personal review so I can look back on it later.
"I am home; I have arrived" in each moment of being in your body - no need to rush about anxiously looking toward a particular time, ever moving into the future, of when you can relax. Consciously smiling in the morning when you wake up to set the tone. Knowing that whatever you doing at that moment - making coffee, brushing your hair, walking in the parking lot - is the only thing in the world you have to DO at that moment, so DO it lightheartedly. Don't eat WHILE reading or watching anything. Just eat and enjoy the tastes and textures. Coming back to the awareness of breathing throughout the day, which also helps me adjust my posture. "Dear habit energy, I see you!" is a very good one. It is a way to acknowledge when your mind races into the past or future, without judging, just seeing, to gently come back to the present moment if you can, or if not, to lessen the power of that energy over you. Especially when dealing with horrors of the past, you can remember that those mental movies playing in your head *are not real,* they are not happening now, and how you behave and feel in *this* moment can be completely separated from what happened then. You can also name your "mental formations" - this is anger, this is anxiety, this is irritation. By naming them you can give them a chance to calm. You cannot calm the tiger you do not see in the fronds.
There is an idea of "refreshing" ourselves as flowers in bloom, rather than clenched, wilting blossoms. You've probably met someone who seems to be open and glad - glad to be alive, glad to be wherever they are, at home with themselves and not worried. This is the sort of example of how we can strive to be. Be glad to be alive. Have a solid foundation in the root of your body and bloom in your breath each minute. Undo the tensions in your body. One way is to imagine a lovely vista with calm water.
Another important concept is that emotional storms will inevitably pass through you, but you will survive and get to the other side. The knowledge that it will pass makes the storm bearable and lets you wait before acting. It is okay to feel storms, and getting alone and breathing through them can be very beneficial.
If your mental boat is consistently too full of baggage of worries and fears, it will ride low in the water and be easily capsized or sunken by a storm. Bail out the things you carry with you unnecessarily from moment to moment, and sail easily with enough space around you to maneuver and have love and kindness in your space instead, for yourself and others.
The "store consciousness," often called the subconscious, is where your past experiences are kept in the mind, and these old stories are often triggered by present day interactions. It can get so most of your time is spent recalling old things that are not in the present. It is better to practice making *positive* reactions to reroute your mind. I personally think it may be helpful to spend some time looking in a mirror with a list of positive emotion words and practicing experiencing them and making appropriate joyful faces. Get out of the habit rut with conscious correction practice. This is right mindfulness over negative mindfulness/attention.
Mindful consumption means choosing to consume things that bring wholesome peace to our body and mind. There are 4 kinds - edible, sense impressions (media we choose to consume), volition (remembering what our higher aspirations are), and consciousness (collective from our personal culture; choosing to surround ourselves with those who are wholesome and kind to avoid becoming used to those who are negative).
Aimlessness means not seeking. We are home, we have arrived. We are what we want to become. We do not have to feel that we can only be our true selves later after we have accomplished something. Happiness is here. The wave doesn't need to seek oneness with the water.
Deep listening means letting another speak of their troubles without interruption, judgment, or too much advice. Give advice later, in small doses, as they can digest it. Just the act of listening relieves suffering. In the moment, there is much turmoil and it is best to be patient before responding. Deep listening to yourself means taking care of your anger. Feel compassion towards your anger and toward the suffering it brings you. Wrap your anger in soothing waters and let it be quenched slowly.
The book also includes short gathas, or small poems to recite during daily activities, which are interesting to consider. Gratitude in the moment is a major theme.
One already has all the conditions of happiness about them. Shelter, clothing, food, family. There is no need to seek. Empty your boat of worries so you can sail easily and have light love.
"I am home; I have arrived" in each moment of being in your body - no need to rush about anxiously looking toward a particular time, ever moving into the future, of when you can relax. Consciously smiling in the morning when you wake up to set the tone. Knowing that whatever you doing at that moment - making coffee, brushing your hair, walking in the parking lot - is the only thing in the world you have to DO at that moment, so DO it lightheartedly. Don't eat WHILE reading or watching anything. Just eat and enjoy the tastes and textures. Coming back to the awareness of breathing throughout the day, which also helps me adjust my posture. "Dear habit energy, I see you!" is a very good one. It is a way to acknowledge when your mind races into the past or future, without judging, just seeing, to gently come back to the present moment if you can, or if not, to lessen the power of that energy over you. Especially when dealing with horrors of the past, you can remember that those mental movies playing in your head *are not real,* they are not happening now, and how you behave and feel in *this* moment can be completely separated from what happened then. You can also name your "mental formations" - this is anger, this is anxiety, this is irritation. By naming them you can give them a chance to calm. You cannot calm the tiger you do not see in the fronds.
There is an idea of "refreshing" ourselves as flowers in bloom, rather than clenched, wilting blossoms. You've probably met someone who seems to be open and glad - glad to be alive, glad to be wherever they are, at home with themselves and not worried. This is the sort of example of how we can strive to be. Be glad to be alive. Have a solid foundation in the root of your body and bloom in your breath each minute. Undo the tensions in your body. One way is to imagine a lovely vista with calm water.
Another important concept is that emotional storms will inevitably pass through you, but you will survive and get to the other side. The knowledge that it will pass makes the storm bearable and lets you wait before acting. It is okay to feel storms, and getting alone and breathing through them can be very beneficial.
If your mental boat is consistently too full of baggage of worries and fears, it will ride low in the water and be easily capsized or sunken by a storm. Bail out the things you carry with you unnecessarily from moment to moment, and sail easily with enough space around you to maneuver and have love and kindness in your space instead, for yourself and others.
The "store consciousness," often called the subconscious, is where your past experiences are kept in the mind, and these old stories are often triggered by present day interactions. It can get so most of your time is spent recalling old things that are not in the present. It is better to practice making *positive* reactions to reroute your mind. I personally think it may be helpful to spend some time looking in a mirror with a list of positive emotion words and practicing experiencing them and making appropriate joyful faces. Get out of the habit rut with conscious correction practice. This is right mindfulness over negative mindfulness/attention.
Mindful consumption means choosing to consume things that bring wholesome peace to our body and mind. There are 4 kinds - edible, sense impressions (media we choose to consume), volition (remembering what our higher aspirations are), and consciousness (collective from our personal culture; choosing to surround ourselves with those who are wholesome and kind to avoid becoming used to those who are negative).
Aimlessness means not seeking. We are home, we have arrived. We are what we want to become. We do not have to feel that we can only be our true selves later after we have accomplished something. Happiness is here. The wave doesn't need to seek oneness with the water.
Deep listening means letting another speak of their troubles without interruption, judgment, or too much advice. Give advice later, in small doses, as they can digest it. Just the act of listening relieves suffering. In the moment, there is much turmoil and it is best to be patient before responding. Deep listening to yourself means taking care of your anger. Feel compassion towards your anger and toward the suffering it brings you. Wrap your anger in soothing waters and let it be quenched slowly.
The book also includes short gathas, or small poems to recite during daily activities, which are interesting to consider. Gratitude in the moment is a major theme.
One already has all the conditions of happiness about them. Shelter, clothing, food, family. There is no need to seek. Empty your boat of worries so you can sail easily and have light love.
July 2, 2025
★★★★★
A Wonderful “Cliff’s Notes for Buddhism” — A Gentle Guide to Mindfulness and Compassion
Peace Is Every Breath is a beautiful, brief, and deeply nourishing book. In classic Thich Nhat Hanh fashion, it offers profound wisdom in the simplest, most accessible terms. For anyone interested in beginning a meditation practice—or simply slowing down to reconnect with the present moment—this book is a perfect starting point.
Personally, I found this to be a kind of “Cliff’s Notes for Buddhism.” It’s concise, but never shallow. In just a few pages, Thich Nhat Hanh gives you everything you need to begin a practice that is both spiritual and practical, one that connects your inner experience with moral clarity and everyday kindness.
One of my favorite features of the book is its use of gathas—short verses or mantras meant for chanting or reflection. These are beautiful tools that help anchor the mind in the here and now. Whether you’re brushing your teeth, walking to work, or preparing a meal, these small mindfulness cues are a wonderful way to cultivate compassion, gratitude, and a deep reverence for life.
My favorite gatha has stayed with me since reading the book:
“Waking up in the morning, I smile.
Twenty-four brand new hours are before me.
I vow to live fully each moment
and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.”
This simple verse has become a daily reminder for me to begin the day with joy, presence, and purpose. Reading this book helped me return to myself—to my breath, my body, and the richness of the present moment. I’ll be keeping it close by for years to come. Paperback edition
A Wonderful “Cliff’s Notes for Buddhism” — A Gentle Guide to Mindfulness and Compassion
Peace Is Every Breath is a beautiful, brief, and deeply nourishing book. In classic Thich Nhat Hanh fashion, it offers profound wisdom in the simplest, most accessible terms. For anyone interested in beginning a meditation practice—or simply slowing down to reconnect with the present moment—this book is a perfect starting point.
Personally, I found this to be a kind of “Cliff’s Notes for Buddhism.” It’s concise, but never shallow. In just a few pages, Thich Nhat Hanh gives you everything you need to begin a practice that is both spiritual and practical, one that connects your inner experience with moral clarity and everyday kindness.
One of my favorite features of the book is its use of gathas—short verses or mantras meant for chanting or reflection. These are beautiful tools that help anchor the mind in the here and now. Whether you’re brushing your teeth, walking to work, or preparing a meal, these small mindfulness cues are a wonderful way to cultivate compassion, gratitude, and a deep reverence for life.
My favorite gatha has stayed with me since reading the book:
“Waking up in the morning, I smile.
Twenty-four brand new hours are before me.
I vow to live fully each moment
and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.”
This simple verse has become a daily reminder for me to begin the day with joy, presence, and purpose. Reading this book helped me return to myself—to my breath, my body, and the richness of the present moment. I’ll be keeping it close by for years to come. Paperback edition
April 5, 2023
Một quyển sách tuy ngắn gọn nhưng rõ ràng, khúc chiết, và đầy đủ. Sách đề cập tới những điều cốt lõi nhất trong đạo Phật và giải thích chúng bằng từ ngữ đơn giản, dễ hiểu, và dễ áp dụng.
Thực sự là với sách của thầy Thích Nhất Hạnh, ngoài một số quyển như Đường Xưa Mây Trắng, Giận, Thiền Sư và Em Bé 5 Tuổi, thì các sách khác mình thấy đôi khi nội dung hơi lặp đi lặp lại. Nhưng quyển này đọc xong thì thấy nhẹ nhàng và thoải mái, sáng tỏ thêm được nhiều điều trong thực hành chánh niệm.
Thực sự là với sách của thầy Thích Nhất Hạnh, ngoài một số quyển như Đường Xưa Mây Trắng, Giận, Thiền Sư và Em Bé 5 Tuổi, thì các sách khác mình thấy đôi khi nội dung hơi lặp đi lặp lại. Nhưng quyển này đọc xong thì thấy nhẹ nhàng và thoải mái, sáng tỏ thêm được nhiều điều trong thực hành chánh niệm.
August 12, 2019
short and sweet guide to mindfulness! sometimes I struggle with anxiety or I feel like I have a million thoughts buzzing around in my head. reading this reminded me to be grateful for everyday things and not spend idle time worrying about the future
January 17, 2024
This is going to be that type of a book that I will find myself (mindfully!) leafing through every now and then if and when the world should slip through my fingers and I should need - if not guidance, then at least - reassurance that the world is not mine to hold, only the moment is. :)
July 20, 2016
Mới đầu đọc tựa sách "Thiền tập cho người bận rộn" hơi phản cảm tí vì không thích là người mang danh bận rộn đối với việc đọc sách, mình thích thảnh thơi và đọc từ từ. Nhưng mà là của Thích Nhất Hạnh - Tác giả, Thiền sư yêu thích của mình nên không khỏi tò mò lật ra đọc thử. Ngay trang bìa là bài thi kệ tường tự bài mình đọc hoài mỗi sáng: "Thức dậy miệng mỉm cười. Hăm bốn giờ tinh khôi. Xin nguyện sống trọn vẹn. Mắt thương nhìn cuộc đời." Bài mình đọc thì câu cuối là "Hiến dâng cho cuộc đời". Dù là câu nào cũng hay quá đỗi. Rồi đọc thêm mấy trang nữa quyết định là mình phải mua. Quyển sách nhỏ với kích thước 10x15 có thể bỏ túi dễ dàng, đi đâu, chờ ai lâu lôi ra đọc không bị ai để ý ^__^. Tuy là cuốn sách nhỏ nhưng nội dung lại chứa đựng tinh hoa của rất nhiều cuốn sách: Đường xưa mây trắng, Giận, Hạnh phúc Mộng và thực, Bông hồng cài áo... và nhiều quyển khác mình chưa đọc.
Từng giây phút, từng việc mình làm (dù là lái xe, rửa chén, ăn cơm...) đều có thể quay về với hơi thở, đưa thân và tâm về một mối, để có thể sống trọn vẹn trong từng phút giây của hiện tại. Và mình đã thử và duy trì thực tập, dù không phải lúc nào cũng thực tập tốt, nhưng những lúc làm được đúng là mình sống sâu sắc, biết ơn và hạnh phúc hơn rất nhiều.
Gửi yêu thương cho cuộc đời
Gửi hi vọng cho người thương
Từng giây phút, từng việc mình làm (dù là lái xe, rửa chén, ăn cơm...) đều có thể quay về với hơi thở, đưa thân và tâm về một mối, để có thể sống trọn vẹn trong từng phút giây của hiện tại. Và mình đã thử và duy trì thực tập, dù không phải lúc nào cũng thực tập tốt, nhưng những lúc làm được đúng là mình sống sâu sắc, biết ơn và hạnh phúc hơn rất nhiều.
Gửi yêu thương cho cuộc đời
Gửi hi vọng cho người thương
August 11, 2020
Sáng dậy sớm nằm đọc một lượt hết cuốn này, nó đem lại sự thư giãn, một số suy nghĩ về cuộc sống của bản thân khớp với những gì đã đọc trong cuốn sách. Enjoy every moments, that's a secret to a happy life.
June 20, 2018
The audiobook is full of useful info, easy to listen to and easy to understand. The narrator speaks clearly and at a slow enough rate to allow for note taking without losing fluency. There aren’t a lot of examples and anecdotes but it’s still a fairly interesting read. I definitely would recommend having the physical book or taking notes to anyone who actually wants to put the information to use.
January 22, 2020
20/01/20: Review pending.
22/01/20: Ok so, this was more of a 2.5 for me and I'll explain why.
I've never been a big fan of books about mindfulness and self-help and motivation etc. I think we're all so different and not everything will work for us all. Maybe I've not dabbled in it enough but the books I have read of this nature always leave me feeling borderline angry and I get my guard up.
I think it's easy enough to say be present in a moment and take your time with everyday things (a great message btw) and for someone like me, that's possible. However, for someone with 6 screaming kids running about in the morning, a sick mother bedbound and unemployment peeking through the window, mindfulness is a luxury that they just can't afford and I can't imagine them having 5 minutes in the morning where they just concentrate on the toothbrush motions or water trickling from the tap- and that's what irked me about this book.
The ideas stated are great and the little poems made me happy and I'm probably just taking my frustration out on this particular book because this is the one I happened to read, but I just want something new from mindfulness books. I want something that EVERYONE can practice, everyone can easily access and everyone can takeaway from. I just want to be mindful (no pun intended) as peace is a luxury so many of us cannot obtain and books like this that are borderline preaching ideologies can harm the mindset of people who don't have the privilege of peace.
I understand this book pulls a lot from Buddhism and I think that's great. I love the chapter about impermanence and how to embrace and love everyone by thinking in 300 years time we'll all be dust and our differences will not matter. What a beautiful idea that EVERYONE can practice.
I really wanted this book to be great but in reality for me it was less than mediocre, the 2.5 is because the chapters were very concise, the poems were lovely and it as a short read overall.
r a n t o v e r .
22/01/20: Ok so, this was more of a 2.5 for me and I'll explain why.
I've never been a big fan of books about mindfulness and self-help and motivation etc. I think we're all so different and not everything will work for us all. Maybe I've not dabbled in it enough but the books I have read of this nature always leave me feeling borderline angry and I get my guard up.
I think it's easy enough to say be present in a moment and take your time with everyday things (a great message btw) and for someone like me, that's possible. However, for someone with 6 screaming kids running about in the morning, a sick mother bedbound and unemployment peeking through the window, mindfulness is a luxury that they just can't afford and I can't imagine them having 5 minutes in the morning where they just concentrate on the toothbrush motions or water trickling from the tap- and that's what irked me about this book.
The ideas stated are great and the little poems made me happy and I'm probably just taking my frustration out on this particular book because this is the one I happened to read, but I just want something new from mindfulness books. I want something that EVERYONE can practice, everyone can easily access and everyone can takeaway from. I just want to be mindful (no pun intended) as peace is a luxury so many of us cannot obtain and books like this that are borderline preaching ideologies can harm the mindset of people who don't have the privilege of peace.
I understand this book pulls a lot from Buddhism and I think that's great. I love the chapter about impermanence and how to embrace and love everyone by thinking in 300 years time we'll all be dust and our differences will not matter. What a beautiful idea that EVERYONE can practice.
I really wanted this book to be great but in reality for me it was less than mediocre, the 2.5 is because the chapters were very concise, the poems were lovely and it as a short read overall.
r a n t o v e r .
May 17, 2017
I can't even figure out where to begin. Clearly not the right introduction to mindfulness for me, so full of privilege, sexism, hetero&gender normativity, ableism... I can't even fathom an author who ends a chapter urging the reader to acquire another specific title he wrote and follows the urging with a chapter on mindful shopping.
Anger should not be felt because in 300 years we and the person towards whom we feel anger will be dust? Working towards not having anger consume us is great, but he goes on to say, that person is a treasure. Really?!? The cop who kills a black teen for no reason is a treasure to the grieving mother, to other black teens angry that they get racially profiled too?!? There is no "Buddhist gift" follow up; no silver lining support suggesting how a person who invokes anger is "a treasure."
That's just one of many examples that I find egregiously privileged. I can't outline all. This would be a line for line analysis plus a commentary on the overall social assumptions of I were to take it on fully.
I hated this book. It did not help increase my understanding of mindfulness or of Buddhism. It made me realize this author is NOT for me. I'll look elsewhere. It would have no stars if that were an option. Condescending, arrogant, full of "wrong perceptions" to use one of the oft-used, unintended oxymorons of the author, this might win worst book I've ever read.
Anger should not be felt because in 300 years we and the person towards whom we feel anger will be dust? Working towards not having anger consume us is great, but he goes on to say, that person is a treasure. Really?!? The cop who kills a black teen for no reason is a treasure to the grieving mother, to other black teens angry that they get racially profiled too?!? There is no "Buddhist gift" follow up; no silver lining support suggesting how a person who invokes anger is "a treasure."
That's just one of many examples that I find egregiously privileged. I can't outline all. This would be a line for line analysis plus a commentary on the overall social assumptions of I were to take it on fully.
I hated this book. It did not help increase my understanding of mindfulness or of Buddhism. It made me realize this author is NOT for me. I'll look elsewhere. It would have no stars if that were an option. Condescending, arrogant, full of "wrong perceptions" to use one of the oft-used, unintended oxymorons of the author, this might win worst book I've ever read.
November 22, 2013
This one really suffered from not being read by Hanh. I have listened to a couple of his other works, one a book and one a lecture, where he is the narrator/speaker and his speaking style is just out of this world awesome. A lot of it still comes through in his writing, but you miss so much of the great care with which he treats his world and the wonderful pacing that he uses.
Still, lots of wonderful teachings and firm, real world examples that I would love to have form the very core of who I am.
Still, lots of wonderful teachings and firm, real world examples that I would love to have form the very core of who I am.
April 10, 2015
Another excellent book by Hanh focusing on the importance of peace and centering ones self in that which is important. This book helps as a guide for self-reflection, very impressed with all of his work.
November 1, 2021
Simple, basic mindfulness teachings for every day. Nothing new, nothing mind blowing. Back to basics, practicing the beginners' mind with a beginners' mind.
January 25, 2020
Summary: A beautiful book. So simple and yet so complex. You'll want to get all of Thich's books at the right time.
The book's principals are so simple, be grateful, live in the present. Let life come as it comes and try to steady the mind's ability to be without the painful extremity of moments. I think you can be in joy as much as you want.
What's hidden is how hard it is to do this sort of thing. As a result, Hanh has dedicated his life to trying to break it down and make it simple. Here, he talks about daily routines. Where in your life can you have that practice? I like it b/c a gratefulness journal as one more journal isn't necessarily something that makes sense for everyone. If you're not yet at a place where you can spread out time to be grateful, then you can't yet take time to make a journal. But you can try to add gratefulness into daily routines like brushing your teeth or waking up in the morning as you walk to the bathroom or taking a bath. How cool is that?
I like the gathas on p. 77 that are like mantras you can think when you're doing stuff. I don't think it matters if you use his words or your own. I like to think of the earlier chapters of his words on why you might want to feel grateful, even though it's just brushing your teeth or waking up. You get the awareness he has in the routine. It's not just washing his face. It's the whole feeling the joy of being allowed to do it. That's why this dude is so happy.
p. 18 - Thinking too much/and in the wrong way about the future
p. 38 - Loving-kindness, compassion defined in the context of family cycles of pain.
p. 59 - Contemplating impermanence but only on an intellectual level. The impact of this on how we love and treat others... it's deep.
p. 64-65 - Contemplating wishlessness and aimlessness. I have mixed feelings about this, but the last 3 years has given me a lot of insight into it. There are those that live this and are heavily judged. Yet, they are so happy. Then there are those, esp in NYC that are the opposite of this and they are so miserable. I think this is likely written for the NYC folks. I think for those in between, the aspect missed here has to do with the fact that we are still here on the earth to evolve and that mission exists. It isn't forced, it happens, but the energy and the speed all have to do with what you signed up for in the heavenly plane in this lifetime. It is, IMO, wrong not to do what you came to earth to do with the talents you listed to have.
So like, p. 95 - This demonstrates what I mean by the previous comment. So it's not that Hanh disagrees with me. I would just hate to see someone on P. 64/65 get it wrong.
p. 97 - I feel like I have to memorize this one b/c I can be so guilty. The challenge of being articulate is that your tongue can be a sword to fight good or to accidentally harm others. This is true of anyone, but the more articulate you are, the more you need to practice caution.
The book's principals are so simple, be grateful, live in the present. Let life come as it comes and try to steady the mind's ability to be without the painful extremity of moments. I think you can be in joy as much as you want.
What's hidden is how hard it is to do this sort of thing. As a result, Hanh has dedicated his life to trying to break it down and make it simple. Here, he talks about daily routines. Where in your life can you have that practice? I like it b/c a gratefulness journal as one more journal isn't necessarily something that makes sense for everyone. If you're not yet at a place where you can spread out time to be grateful, then you can't yet take time to make a journal. But you can try to add gratefulness into daily routines like brushing your teeth or waking up in the morning as you walk to the bathroom or taking a bath. How cool is that?
I like the gathas on p. 77 that are like mantras you can think when you're doing stuff. I don't think it matters if you use his words or your own. I like to think of the earlier chapters of his words on why you might want to feel grateful, even though it's just brushing your teeth or waking up. You get the awareness he has in the routine. It's not just washing his face. It's the whole feeling the joy of being allowed to do it. That's why this dude is so happy.
p. 18 - Thinking too much/and in the wrong way about the future
p. 38 - Loving-kindness, compassion defined in the context of family cycles of pain.
p. 59 - Contemplating impermanence but only on an intellectual level. The impact of this on how we love and treat others... it's deep.
p. 64-65 - Contemplating wishlessness and aimlessness. I have mixed feelings about this, but the last 3 years has given me a lot of insight into it. There are those that live this and are heavily judged. Yet, they are so happy. Then there are those, esp in NYC that are the opposite of this and they are so miserable. I think this is likely written for the NYC folks. I think for those in between, the aspect missed here has to do with the fact that we are still here on the earth to evolve and that mission exists. It isn't forced, it happens, but the energy and the speed all have to do with what you signed up for in the heavenly plane in this lifetime. It is, IMO, wrong not to do what you came to earth to do with the talents you listed to have.
So like, p. 95 - This demonstrates what I mean by the previous comment. So it's not that Hanh disagrees with me. I would just hate to see someone on P. 64/65 get it wrong.
p. 97 - I feel like I have to memorize this one b/c I can be so guilty. The challenge of being articulate is that your tongue can be a sword to fight good or to accidentally harm others. This is true of anyone, but the more articulate you are, the more you need to practice caution.
August 16, 2020
At this point, it's really hard for me to say which Thich Naht Hanh's book is my favorite. It is because I feel like he is very whole as a person, making his writing becomes coherent. Yes, we'll see a lot of repetition in some of his books and I get it that perhaps some people will think it's boring, but I really like that. I like the simplicity of it. To my forgetful self, it's a reminder.
January 11, 2024
This was a very easy, quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed "Peace Is Every Breath." Thich Nhat Hanh's wisdom beautifully unfolds in each page, offering practical mindfulness techniques. It's a serene journey into self-discovery, and I appreciate the tranquility it brought to my daily life. It’s a good reminder for every opportunity you have to add a bit of control and peace into daily life.
November 28, 2024
The world needs Thich Nhat Hanh's words now more than ever
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings about peace, anger, compassion, toxic conversations, not allowing killing, mindful living and consumption and many others are desperately needed today. This quote from the author's note at the end of the book sums up what he was trying to do here much better than I could. Hanh wrote "This book, Peace Is Every Breath, is a continuation of The Miracle of Mindfulness and Peace Is Every Step in that it’s a short book, easy to read, and very easy to put into practice. I guarantee that you can be in touch with real peace and joy many times each day, even if you live a very full schedule. Allow this book to be your companion and live a happier life, starting now."
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings about peace, anger, compassion, toxic conversations, not allowing killing, mindful living and consumption and many others are desperately needed today. This quote from the author's note at the end of the book sums up what he was trying to do here much better than I could. Hanh wrote "This book, Peace Is Every Breath, is a continuation of The Miracle of Mindfulness and Peace Is Every Step in that it’s a short book, easy to read, and very easy to put into practice. I guarantee that you can be in touch with real peace and joy many times each day, even if you live a very full schedule. Allow this book to be your companion and live a happier life, starting now."
February 26, 2025
In my opinion, if you want to get into Buddhism but don’t know where to start, this serves as a phenomenal first read. It isn’t too heavy with complex information and subject matter, rather, it works towards implementing simple Buddhist practices into everyday activities. Easy to read and it holds very practical applications. 5/5 stars.
July 24, 2023
Great book! Lots of information and great mantras. I would recommend getting a physical copy of this book instead of the audio. I feel like there is so many things that you can come back to in this book. This book is about being in the moment and how to meditate when you feel there is no time.
December 31, 2024
A great way to close out my 2024 reading, Thich Nhat Hanh’s writing always helps me to remember the importance and simplicity of awareness. Always an ongoing journey especially as 2025 is set to begin.
March 29, 2018
Wonderful daily meditation book.
February 23, 2019
2.5 rounded to 3 because the poems at the end were well written and useful. The rest of the book is very preachy, telling us what we should do. When it's not shoulds, it's pretty basic info.
July 10, 2020
Extremely repetitive.
July 29, 2020
The book is an easy and peaceful read with aphorisms that engage the prospective meditator with helpful and practical mantras in which to focus. It also introduces the reader to enough Buddhist thought to lay the groundwork for its process for peacefulness and purpose/rationale for its practices.
February 9, 2023
Great! Short and practical read.
May 18, 2012
Like the author's earlier book "Peace is Every Step," "Peace is Every Breath" is a slim volume of short chapters, written using deceptively simple language and metaphors, that explains deep Buddhist concepts with a clarity that sometimes feels like a revelation. (In particular, when I read the sections on right mindfulness and wrong mindfulness, something clicked and I felt that I understood the concept of mindfulness in a way that I hadn't before.)
The book begins with concrete suggestions for cultivating mindfulness and concentration while doing everyday activities, such as waking up, washing your face, and brushing your teeth. The topics then become broader and more abstract, touching on subjects such as breaking out of the prison of the past, contemplating impermanence, and the nature of true love.
The book also contains calligraphy by the author and two appendixes -- a selection of short verses ("gathas") that can be recited during daily activities to bring the mind back to the present moment, and an updated version of the "Five Mindfulness Trainings," aka the "Five Precepts," for guidance on "the path of ever deepening wisdom."
The book begins with concrete suggestions for cultivating mindfulness and concentration while doing everyday activities, such as waking up, washing your face, and brushing your teeth. The topics then become broader and more abstract, touching on subjects such as breaking out of the prison of the past, contemplating impermanence, and the nature of true love.
The book also contains calligraphy by the author and two appendixes -- a selection of short verses ("gathas") that can be recited during daily activities to bring the mind back to the present moment, and an updated version of the "Five Mindfulness Trainings," aka the "Five Precepts," for guidance on "the path of ever deepening wisdom."
July 7, 2015
Cuốn sách là những bài học nhỏ, hướng dẫn chúng ta thực hành thiền tập trong đời sống hàng ngày.
Ngay từ những công việc nhỏ nhất như thức dậy, đánh răng rửa mặt buổi sáng, Thầy Thích Nhất Hạnh hướng chúng ta đến cách sống thức tỉnh trong từng giây phút ở hiện tại. Giống như là khiến mỗi chúng ta ý thức được rằng mình đang sống. Mỗi bài kệ đều rất ngắn gọn và súc tích, nhưng thật lòng mà nói đối với hầu hết những cá nhân sống trong thời đại này, những người đã và đang thích nghi với cuộc sống nhộn nhịp, hối hả, không lãng phí một giây, một phút nào để lo lắng cho tương lai, sự nghiệp, tiền bạc, tình cảm... thì những bài kệ sẽ trở nên khô khan, khó hiểu và khó thực tập nhiều lắm.
Riêng mình cũng không làm được tất cả những gì trong cuốn sách nêu ra. Nhưng qua kinh nghiệm bản thân thì mình rất muốn chia sẽ với các bạn là việc thiền (Meditate) mỗi sáng và mỗi tối rất tốt cho sức khỏe và tình thần.
p/s: Sách của Thầy thỉnh thoảng hay lặp ý quá à TT.TT
Ngay từ những công việc nhỏ nhất như thức dậy, đánh răng rửa mặt buổi sáng, Thầy Thích Nhất Hạnh hướng chúng ta đến cách sống thức tỉnh trong từng giây phút ở hiện tại. Giống như là khiến mỗi chúng ta ý thức được rằng mình đang sống. Mỗi bài kệ đều rất ngắn gọn và súc tích, nhưng thật lòng mà nói đối với hầu hết những cá nhân sống trong thời đại này, những người đã và đang thích nghi với cuộc sống nhộn nhịp, hối hả, không lãng phí một giây, một phút nào để lo lắng cho tương lai, sự nghiệp, tiền bạc, tình cảm... thì những bài kệ sẽ trở nên khô khan, khó hiểu và khó thực tập nhiều lắm.
Riêng mình cũng không làm được tất cả những gì trong cuốn sách nêu ra. Nhưng qua kinh nghiệm bản thân thì mình rất muốn chia sẽ với các bạn là việc thiền (Meditate) mỗi sáng và mỗi tối rất tốt cho sức khỏe và tình thần.
p/s: Sách của Thầy thỉnh thoảng hay lặp ý quá à TT.TT
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