In this book Thich Nhat Hanh, the renowned Zen monk, author, and meditation master, distills the essence of Buddhist thought and practice, emphasizing the power of mindfulness to transform our lives. "Mindfulness is not an evasion or an escape," he explains. "It means being here, present, and totally alive. It is true freedom--and without this freedom, there is no happiness."
Based on a retreat that Thich Nhat Hanh led for Westerners, this book offers a range of simple, effective practices for cultivating mindfulness, including awareness of breathing and walking, deep listening, and skillful speech. You Are Here also offers guidance on healing emotional pain and manifesting real love and compassion in our relationships with others.
Simple, warm, direct, and startlingly potent, this book reveals the heart of the Buddhist path and helps us to reconnect with the joy and wonder of being alive, regardless of life's changing circumstances.
A Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh is an internationally known author, poet, scholar, and peace activist who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr. He is the author of numerous books including the best-selling Peace is Every Step and The Miracle of Mindfulness. He has founded monastic communities in France, Vermont, New York, and California and teaches actively around the world.
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Contents: you are here - Discovering the Magic of the Present
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Editor's Preface |
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Happiness and Peace are Possible |
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The Heart of Practice |
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Practicing Skillfully with Our Past |
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Healing Our Wounds and Pain |
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Cultivating True Love |
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The Essence of the Buddha's Teaching |
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Becoming Truly Alive |
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Epilogue |
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The Five Mindfullness Trainings |
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Practice Centers |
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About the Author |
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