Mindfulness meditation: Intimate conversations with the Buddha

by Thich Nhat Hanh

This book contains short, easy to do guided minfulness meditations by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh which help you re-establish the peace, joy, happiness and love within yourself in your everyday life. When we rush toward our goals, we are no longer able to dwell in the present moment and be in touch with the miracles of the present moment. When we stop running, immediately we have peace in the body and mind. It is a door of utter liberation that we are seeking to open. The wave does not need to seek water because it knows that it is water itself and that there is nothing more to look for.

34 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 9, 2020

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

[James Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly Beautiful

The knowledge was given in a succinct and clear way. This book is clearly intended as a summary and not an in depth source of info. My understanding is that most of what we learn, of value, comes not from a book or teacher but it is experiential. This book gave me hints of what the Buddha taught an now it is up to me to “flesh” in the rest by experience and meditation. Further in depth reading or community learning is also important in understanding and enjoying life.

[Mo Majid · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful words with deep contemplative reverberations cut short by poor proof reading. Littered with grammatical errors that detract from the experience hence a star docked.

[Bella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

A short sweet simple book that is full of gratitude to the venerable buddha. Must read for every buddha lovers

[Michelle Ayers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uplifting to read

A reading that is a fresh breath of air in itself. The reading is meditative in itself & is a good read for all ages.