description: As an obscure Buddhist monk in 1966, working to relieve the suffering caused by the Vietnam War, Thich Nhat Hanh was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King, Jr. Today Thich Nhat Hanh is widely known and admired for his many books, including the national religious bestseller Living Buddha, Living Christ, as well as his special way of teaching the dharma (essential Buddhist truths) to Western students. The Present Moment is a rare opportunity to learn ancient Buddhist practices directly from this living master of the tradition. Teaching in a way that addresses the spiritual challenges unique to our day, while honoring all faiths, Thich Nhat Hanh shares a treasury of detailed meditations to help listeners walk, breathe, communicate even cope with traffic more deeply and consciously. The Present Moment is a classic retreat that shares Buddhisms core practices for touching the energy of mindfulness we carry within, and opening to the joy that is always waiting to enter our lives. Thich Nhat Hanh... is a Zen master in the Vietnamese tradition, scholar, poet, and peace activist. He has taught at Columbia University and the Sorbonne, and he is the author of more than 75 books, including Peace is Every Step; and The Miracle of Mindfulness.
language: English
title: The Present Moment: A Retreat on the Practice of Mindfulness
titlecomplete: The Present Moment: A Retreat on the Practice of Mindfulness
genres: Audiobook, Philosophy, Religion, Buddhism, Spirituality, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 131
publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated