Being Peace
Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh, published by National Geographic Books on September 10, 2005, is a 128-page exploration of mindfulness and peace. This second edition features a new introduction by Jack Kornfield and serves as a foundational work by the renowned Zen Master and Nobel Peace Prize nominee. The book presents a meditation on the concept of “being peace in order to make peace,” addressing the current state of the world and the quality of our lives.
Readers will find practical suggestions for fostering a more peaceful existence in their daily lives. The text includes key practices from Thich Nhat Hanh, such as a guide to reconciliation, which has been utilized as a peacemaking tool across various religious traditions. This edition is suitable for newcomers to Buddhism as well as those already familiar with its teachings, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, philosophy, and mindfulness.
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A bestseller with over 250,000 copies sold, Being Peace is the seminal founding work by Zen Master and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh. With a new introduction by Jack Kornfield and the first update since its release over fifteen years ago, this eloquent meditation on “being peace in order to make peace” is more relevant than ever. A book for everyone concerned about the state of the world and the quality of our lives, it has lost none of its timeliness since it was first published in 1987. It is filled with practical suggestions how to create a more peaceful world “right in the moment we are alive.” Contains Thich Nhat Hanh’s key practices, including a guide to the practice of reconciliation which has become a peacemaking tool in many other religious traditions.
This beautiful, newly revised edition is the perfect starting point for those who are getting their first introduction to Buddhism as well as a must-have for those already engaged in the tradition.
With illustrations by Mayumi Oda.
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