Download PDF The Art of Living Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now Audible Audio Edition Thich Nhat Hanh Edoardo Ballerini Gabra Zackman HarperAudio Books

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The Art of Living Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now Audible Audio Edition Thich Nhat Hanh Edoardo Ballerini Gabra Zackman HarperAudio Books Reviews

• I've read nearly every book written by Thich Nhat Hanh and have attended many talks and retreats. This book is his best yet and sums up decades of teaching and profound wisdom in the beautiful, simple and eloquent style that Thich Nhat Hanh has perfected and that makes him one of the great spiritual teachers and leaders of all time. Read it and you'll see what I mean..
• World famous Buddhist monk and peace activist (he coined the phrase “engaged Buddhism”) Thich Nhat Hanh, now 91, entered a monastery in Viet Nam at age 16. During the Vietnam War he came to the United States where he taught comparative religion at Princeton and was a Buddhism lecturer at Columbia. He is fluent in French, Chinese, Sanskrit, Pali, Japanese, and English in addition to his native Vietnamese. He returned to Vietnam in 1963 where he aided his fellow monks in nonviolent peace efforts and established a university. He traveled to the United States to promote peace between North and South Vietnam and was denied reentry into the country which began a long exile. He has since established his home monastery in France and others in the U.S., Australia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, and Germany.
  
  He has authored more than 100 books. This one, edited by his monastic students, sums up the essence of the last lectures he gave before his stroke in 2014, and these lectures sum up the essence of his teachings. He offers deep insight on what it means to be alive and what it means to die. True to his Buddhist roots with numbered lists, he offers liberation from the three “wrong views” and three major practices plus four additional practices. This small 200-page book is jam-packed with solid wisdom. You can sense this teacher’s embodiment of his teachings which gives them added power. Whether speaking, walking, doing calligraphy, engaged in social action, or dealing with a stroke, Thich Nhat Hanh has always walked the walk.
• I bought a couple copies of this book to loan out to my friends and family to read. While many of Thay's books share the same fundamental practices and teachings, this one included, I felt this one was a good refresher and covered many relevant areas for people of all backgrounds. Thay's writing is beautiful, poetic, and easy to read as always. Highly recommend for those seeking to better understand how mindfulness can change your life.
• I enjoy almost all of Thich Nhat Hanh's books and this one is a keeper. I know some of his material can be repetitious, but this volume is a relaxing read. Many words of wisdom and gentle guidance.
• I've read Thich's small but powerful books for a long time. Using a minimal of words he sets you on a good path in this life. This book contains the essence of his knowledge in a book that was written by some followers. The last several chapters knocked me out! So crisp and clear! Our true home is in the present moment.
• How did he fit so much into one book? This is a clear and concise presentation of core Buddhist psychology at the same time that it is poetic and heartfelt. Essential for students of Thich Nhat Hanh and mind blowing for everyone else.
• Everyone should have at least one copy. Two is better. One to carry and one for home, or don't leave home without it.
  Wonderful wonderful wise and witty insights that make me feel connected to the whole wide world. Truly a "must have".
  Brilliant, insightful and funny. My new best friend.
• An inspiring summary of the ideas, Thich That Hanh explained in his other books. This book presents his philosophy in a concise manner, If you have read any of his book, this book would be a great addition to your collection.