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description: This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories from peace activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provoking inspiring and enjoyable to read. Collected here for the first time these stories span the authors life. There are stories from Thich Nhat Hanhs childhood and the traditions of rural Vietnam. There are stories from his years as a teenaged novice as a young teacher and writer in war torn Vietnam and of his travels around the world to teach mindfulness make pilgrimages to sacred sites and influence world leaders. The tradition of Zen teaching stories goes back at least to the time of the Buddha. Like the Buddha Thich Nhat Hanh uses storytelling to engage peoples interest so he can share important teachings insights and life lessons.From the Hardcover edition.
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title: At Home in the World: Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life
publisher: Parallax Press