The Present Moment: A Retreat on the Practice of Mindfulness
It is evident why Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh was a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. His tranquility and compassion are infectious as he invites his retreat participants to "practice mindfulness deeply." He has designed a rewarding program for Westerners that shows how the "present moment" holds the key to peace, happiness, and the alleviation of suffering. While respectful of all faiths, he teaches traditional Buddhist truths and their applications to daily life, relationships, nutrition, families, nature, death, and more. Both he and fellow Buddhist master Sister Chan Khong conduct soothing meditation exercises and leave the listener with several techniques to sharpen awareness and tap the healing energy within. The only flaw in this production is that some words are difficult to understand and may need to be replayed. Otherwise, this is a fine offering on spiritual development. For libraries serving general audiences.Barbara Vaughan, State Univ. Coll. at Buffalo Lib., N.Y.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.