The Miracle of Mindfulness, Gift Edition: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

"A new gift edition of the classic guide to meditation and mindfulness, featuring archival photography and beautiful calligraphy by Thich Nhat Hanh. Since its publication in 1975, The Miracle of Mindfulness has been cherished by generations of readers for its eloquent and useful introduction to the practice of meditation. Readers interested in an introduction to Buddhist thought, as well as those seeking to learn about mindfulness and stress reduction, continue to look to Thich Nhat Hanh's classic work for guidance and inspiration. This new hardcover gift edition features elegant calligraphic illustrations by Thich Nhat Hanh, as well as a dozen photographs spanning his early days as a peace activist to his life in Plum Village, a spiritual community that he founded in France. Also included in this edition is a historical chronology of Thich Nhat Hanh's life and work, and a revised afterword by Jim Forest"-- Provided by publisher Essential discipline The miracle is to walk on Earth A day of mindfulness The pebble One is all, all is one: the five aggregates The almond tree in your front yard Three wondrous answers Exercises in mindfulness Thich Nhat Hanh: seeing with the eyes of compassion by Jim Forest Selection of Buddhist sutras Chronology of Thich Nhat Hanh's life. En indføring i åndsnærværende meditation, med det formål at opøve evnen til at være til stede i nuet og opnå indre ro. Med grundlæggende meditationsteknikker, bl.a. åndedrætsmeditation, samt en række øvelser og anekdoter. Til slut oversættelser af klassiske buddhistiske tekster