You Are Here

Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment

By Melvin McLeod, Thich Nhat Hanh | Publisher: Shambhala

About the book

Cut through the busyness and anxieties of daily life to discover the simple happiness of living in the present moment, as taught by a world-renowned Zen monk

In this book, Thich Nhat Hanh—Zen monk, author, and meditation master—distills the essence of Buddhist thought and practice, emphasizing the power of mindfulness to transform our lives. But true mindfulness, Hanh explains, is not an escape. It is being in the present moment, totally alive and free.

Based on a retreat that Thich Nhat Hanh led for Westerners, You Are Here offers a range of effective practices for cultivating mindfulness and staying in the present moment—including awareness of breathing and walking, deep listening, and skillful speech. These teachings will empower you to witness the wonder of life and transform your suffering, both within and outside you, into compassion, tenderness, and peace. As Thich Nhat Hanh declares, “the energy of mindfulness is the energy of the Buddha, and it can be produced by anybody.” It is as simple as breathing in and breathing out.

Editions of You Are Here

Hardcover
ISBN 9781590306758
Hardcover
ISBN 9781590309834
Paperback
ISBN 9781645472414
Paperback
ISBN 9781590308387
EBook
ISBN 9780834845411
EBook
ISBN 9780834821118
AudioDisc
ISBN 9781590307274

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Cut through the busyness and anxieties of daily life to discover the simple happiness of living in the present moment, as taught by a world-renowned Zen monk

In this book, Thich Nhat Hanh—Zen monk, author, and meditation master—distills the essence of Buddhist thought and practice, emphasizing the power of mindfulness to transform our lives. But true mindfulness, Hanh explains, is not an escape. It is being in the present moment, totally alive and free.

Based on a retreat that Thich Nhat Hanh led for Westerners, You Are Here offers a range of effective practices for cultivating mindfulness and staying in the present moment—including awareness of breathing and walking, deep listening, and skillful speech. These teachings will empower you to witness the wonder of life and transform your suffering, both within and outside you, into compassion, tenderness, and peace. As Thich Nhat Hanh declares, “the energy of mindfulness is the energy of the Buddha, and it can be produced by anybody.” It is as simple as breathing in and breathing out.

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What is You Are Here about?

Cut through the busyness and anxieties of daily life to discover the simple happiness of living in the present moment, as taught by a world-renowned Zen monk

In this book, Thich Nhat Hanh—Zen monk, author, and meditation master—distills the essence of Buddhist thought and practice, emphasizing the power of mindfulness to transform our lives. But true mindfulness, Hanh explains, is not an escape. It is being in the present moment, totally alive and free.

Based on a retreat that Thich Nhat Hanh led for Westerners, You Are Here offers a range of effective practices for cultivating mindfulness and staying in the present moment—including awareness of breathing and walking, deep listening, and skillful speech. These teachings will empower you to witness the wonder of life and transform your suffering, both within and outside you, into compassion, tenderness, and peace. As Thich Nhat Hanh declares, “the energy of mindfulness is the energy of the Buddha, and it can be produced by anybody.” It is as simple as breathing in and breathing out.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in You Are Here?

Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Buddhism > Buddhism: branches and groups > Mahayana Buddhism > Zen Buddhism

Where can I read a sample of You Are Here?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781590306758

Who is/are the Author/s of the book You Are Here?

Melvin McLeod, Thich Nhat Hanh

Who is the Publisher of the book You Are Here?

Shambhala

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

You Are Here is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781590306758) and hardcover(ISBN 9781590309834) and paperback(ISBN 9781645472414) and paperback(ISBN 9781590308387) and ebook(ISBN 9780834845411) and ebook(ISBN 9780834821118) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781590307274)

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