In a new edition of this classic, simple daily practices to help us live fully in the present moment and experience true happiness--from the renowned Zen monk and bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh.

This moment is the gateway to enlightenment. It is the only moment we have to be joyful, mindful, and awake. The key is to be there for yourself--to learn to be fully present in your life. This, Thich Nhat Hanh explains, is the heart of Buddhist practice.

In this introduction to the practice of presence, the beloved Buddhist teacher provides indispensable insight on the essentials of Buddhist thought and offers a range of simple, everyday practices for cultivating mindfulness. These teachings empower us to witness the wonder of life and transform our suffering, both within us and around us, into compassion, tenderness, and peace--not in some long and hard struggle, but in this very moment. As Thich Nhat Hanh declares, "the energy of mindfulness is the energy of the Buddha, and it can be produced by anybody." It's as simple as breathing in and breathing out.

• How to transform your life through mindfulness of breath
• Cultivating true love, for yourself and others
• Learning to listen deeply and speak mindfully
• Recognizing the impermanence of all things
• What death teaches us about being fully alive

You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment, Thich Nhat Hanh, Shambhala Publications, Paperback, 160 Pages, $16.95

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.

	Contents: You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
	Editor's Preface	vll
1	Happiness and Peace are Possible	1
2	The Heart of Practice	25
3	Practicing Skillfully with Our Past	45
4	Healing Our Wounds and Pain	67
5	Cultivating True Love	91
6	The Essence of the Buddha's Teaching	103
7	Becoming Truly Alive	115
	Epilogue	133
	The Five Mindfullness Trainings	135
	Practice Centers	139
	About the Author	141