Touching Peace: Practicing the Art of Mindful Living - Softcover

Nhat Hanh, Thich

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0938077570 ISBN 13: 9780938077572

Publisher: Parallax Press, 1992

Synopsis

In this sequel to Being Peace, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how mindful awareness can help us see the roots of war, violence, substance abuse, and social alienation. Touching Peace offers a compelling vision for rebuilding society.

About this title

About the Author:

Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most revered Zen teachers in the world today. His best-selling books include "Happiness" and "Peace Is Every Step." He lives in Plum Village in southwest France, where he teaches the art of mindful living.
Mayumi Oda (Illustrator) was born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1941. Her paintings are exhibited internationally, and her recent work as an activist includes coordination of the World Court Project, an effort to make nuclear weapons illegal, and helping to establish a women s refuge center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Mayumi currently lives, farms, and swims in Kealakekua, Hawaii.

Synopsis:

Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us how mindful breathing and the awareness of what is refreshing and healing within us, can be used as the basis for examining the roots of war and violence, alcoholism and drug abuse and social alienation. The talk concludes with his vision for rebuilding society through strengthening our families and communities, and realising the ultimate dimension of reality in each act of our daily lives.

About this edition

• Publisher: Parallax Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0938077570
• ISBN 13: 9780938077572
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 145