This profound look at Buddhist psychology offers important insights into how Buddhism's ancient teachings apply to the modern world. Basing his work on the writings of the great fifth-century Buddhist master Vasubandhu and the teachings of the Avatamsaka Sutra, Thich Nhat Hanh focuses on the direct [...]
Thich Nhat Hanh explores the spiritual, emotional, and practical aspects of developing a community for life. He stresses the importance of communication in all our relationships as the basis for resolving difficulties and maintaining an atmosphere of harmony in "Sanghas," families, and even nations.[...]
This new and definitive translation of the "Amitabha Sutra"--a central sutra of the Pure Land School of Buddhism--unlocks one of the deepest concepts of Buddhist discipline: Happiness cannot exist without suffering.[...]
Developing upon teachings on the art of mindful living begun in "Being Peace," Thich Nhat Hanh shows the connection between inner peace and peace on earth.[...]
In this classic 1989 talk, Thich Nhat Hanh uses flower arranging as a metaphor for establishing harmony in ourselves and in our families.[...]
An ideal starting-point for those interested in Buddhism, "Being Peace contains Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings on peace and meditation. Using real examples from his own life, as well as poems and fables, Nhat Hanh explains his key practices for living "right in the moment we are alive." These lessons a[...]
Exploring why people pray, "The Energy of Prayer examines the applications and effectiveness of prayer in Buddhist and other spiritual traditions. The book introduces several meditation methods that re-envision prayer as an inclusive, accessible practice that is not tied to a particular religious or[...]