Being peace

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. Being Peace is a timeless and eloquent introduction t Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his most important teachings. First published in 1987 and translated into more than thirty languages, this spiritual classic reveals the connection between our own personal 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." Being Peace is a must-have for those interested in Buddhist practice and a perfect starting point for anyone concerned about how to create peace in themselves and the world. An ideal starting-point for those interested in Buddhism, Being Peace contains Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings on peace and meditation. Using real examples from his own life, as well as poems and fables, Nhat Hanh explains his key practices for living "right in the moment we are alive." These lessons are taught with fine writing and sparkling phrases that draw the reader in and make Being Peace a book that encourages multiple readings, both alone and in groups. This new edition of Nhat Hanh's seminal bestseller marks the book's first update since it was released in 1987. It includes a ne