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description: The Mindful Path to Freedom from the Emotions That Cause SufferingA life without stress or fear may seem like an impossible dreamyet Thich Nhat Hanh has spent a lifetime proving that it is not only possible it is also within our grasp. On Living Without Stress or Fear this treasured Zen master shares a message of hope: that we can through the practice of mindfulness find freedom from the grip of emotions like anxiety anger and despair. Suffering persists because we nourish the feelings that cause it reveals Thich Nhat Hanh. Through mindful living we learn to nourish our compassionate nature instead.Discovering Your True Home in the Present MomentWe do not find happiness by suppressing emotions like stress or fear. As Thich Nhat Hanh teaches you can develop a capacity to deal with such emotions by building a sanctuaryyour true homein the present moment. Through techniques such as mindful breathing and the begin anew practice you purposefully expand your ability to dwell in a state of peaceful clarity and develop the insight to see through to the underlying causes of negative emotions. By facing your inner darkness with awakened compassion you can transform toxic energies within youand radiate the energy of lovingkindness to everyone around you. Essential Teachings from a Legendary Voice for PeaceThich Nhat Hanh has lived and taught the path of peace in the most challenging situationscarrying the light of compassion into places stricken by war famine and despair. Refined throughout a lifetime of mindfulness in action he now shares his most transformative teachings and practices to guide you in your own journey to the source of happiness on Living Without Stress or Fear.Highlights Foundational mindfulness practices: being fully present while walking breathing and eating Seeds of happiness seeds of sufferinghow we choose which emotions to nourish with our attention The four-pebble meditation for openness clarity and grounding No death and no birth neither being nor non-beingembracing the central paradox at the heart of fearless living The role of community in supporting your practice We are all one organismperspective-shifting meditations on compassion Practices for bringing mindfulness into your family and your relationships  Six sessions of Thich Nhat Hanh's core teachings and guided practices on mindfulness compassion and finding freedom from sufferingThich Nhat Hanh is a Zen master in the Vietnamese tradition scholar poet and peace activist who was nominated for the 1967 Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr. He is the author of more than 40 books in English including Peace Is Every Step and Living Buddha Living Christ.
language: English
title: Living Without Stress or Fear: Essential Teachings on the True Source of Happiness
publisher: Sounds True