Being Peace

By Thich Nhat Hanh

Book Overview

THE BELOVED SPIRITUAL CLASSIC: A timeless introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh's most important teachings, revealing the connection between peace in oneself and peace in the world.

Featuring an introduction by A Path with Heart author Jack Kornfield

A bestseller with over 250,000 copies sold and translated into more than 30 languages, 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, this eloquent meditation on "being peace in order to make peace" is more relevant than ever as it reveals the connection between our own happiness and the state of the world around us.

Thich Nhat Hanh's key practices are resented in simple and clear language, offering practical suggestions for how to create a more peaceful world "right in the moment we are alive."

At once a useful refresher and an introduction to Buddhism, Being Peace is a timely, essential read for everyday peacemakers concerned about the state of the world and the quality of our lives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 188837540X
• ISBN13: 9781888375404
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Parallax Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.4"

Customer Reviews

Full of Wisdoms

A wonderful little book, cram-packed with wisdom about how to live more happily, put in such a simple and refreshing way. Note that 'Peace is Every Step' is almost the same book, but I think is modernised a bit further, so I prefer the latter. This is a book that you can read over and over again - every reading you pick up something new.

Thich Nhat Hanh's "Being Peace" Is Peaceful Indeed

This book is indeed a legend in the Buddhist community. This was the 3rd book I read of Thich Nhat Hanh and I was very moved. The book is wonderful, you learn how to breathe away anger and develop mindfulness. You learn how kindness changes your heart and your mind at the same time. I recommend this book to anyone and I suggest reading it many times. You WILL be transformed from this book.

An excellent introduction to Buddhist thought.

This book serves as an excellent introduction to Buddhist thought. Hanh illustrates the wisdom of the Middle Path with clarity and grace, avoiding unfamiliar terminology that may confuse newcomers to the subject, and shows that anyone can benefit from the teachings of the Buddha. With a focus on mindfulness and compassion, the book is also a reminder to the more advanced student of the importance of direct experience of the dharma. Highly recommended.