Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh

Being Peace
by Thich Nhat Hanh

Paperback
115 pages (March 1988)
Parallax Pr; ISBN: 0938077007

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Synopsis:

Being Peace has become a classic of contemporary religious literature. In his simple and very readable style, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how our state of mind and body can make the world a peaceful place. In the rush of modern life, we often lose touch with the peace that is already available. We learn to use the very situations that pressure and antagonize us -- traffic jams, a ringing telephone, dirty dishes -- and transform them...

Reviews:

Brilliant and very touching

October 29, 1998

Reviewer: A reader from Australia

This is a book to live by. T.N.Hanh expresses his ideas simply and directly. Even as a buddhist of some experience and knowledge in buddhism philosophy, I found this book refreshing and a joy to read. Sometimes, I find myself reading a few lines, and sighed, and then read the same lines again. Other times, I read and nod in agreement. This is definitely a book for both experienced Buddhism and those who are totally new to Buddhism. The Little Enlightenment that you will gain from this book, will change the way you live your life, and the way you view relationships with others. BEING PEACE, begins with you!

clearest spiritual book I have ever read!!

September 2, 1998

Reviewer: A reader from Virginia

This was perhaps the most clearest, most simple introduction to buddhism I have come across. I have tried to grasp buhddhism and spiritual thinking from other books like "The Way of Zen", and authors like Ken Wilber but the level of writing was a bit much. I now "see" that the first step in looking for world peace, and creating peace, I need to find peace within.

An excellent introduction to Buddhist thought.

August 28, 1998

Reviewer: Travis from Shepherdstown, WV, USA

This book serves as an excellent introduction to Buddhist thought. Hanh illustrates the wisdom of the Middle Path with clarity and grace, avoiding unfamiliar terminology that may confuse newcomers to the subject, and shows that anyone can benefit from the teachings of the Buddha. With a focus on mindfulness and compassion, the book is also a reminder to the more advanced student of the importance of direct experience of the dharma. Highly recommended.

Amazing, challanges everything that society says is normal

April 18, 1998

Reviewer: A reader from New York City, NY

I found this book to be a splash in thr face with the water of reality. Everything I thought was foundatation was washed away within a few sentences, this spurred my intrerst onto reading other Thich Nhat Hanh books, in short GREAT!

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Brilliant and very touching	October 29, 1998
Reviewer: A reader from Australia
This is a book to live by. T.N.Hanh expresses his ideas simply and directly. Even as a buddhist of some experience and knowledge in buddhism philosophy, I found this book refreshing and a joy to read. Sometimes, I find myself reading a few lines, and sighed, and then read the same lines again. Other times, I read and nod in agreement. This is definitely a book for both experienced Buddhism and those who are totally new to Buddhism. The Little Enlightenment that you will gain from this book, will change the way you live your life, and the way you view relationships with others. BEING PEACE, begins with you!

clearest spiritual book I have ever read!!	September 2, 1998
Reviewer: A reader from Virginia
This was perhaps the most clearest, most simple introduction to buddhism I have come across. I have tried to grasp buhddhism and spiritual thinking from other books like "The Way of Zen", and authors like Ken Wilber but the level of writing was a bit much. I now "see" that the first step in looking for world peace, and creating peace, I need to find peace within.

An excellent introduction to Buddhist thought.	August 28, 1998
Reviewer: Travis from Shepherdstown, WV, USA
This book serves as an excellent introduction to Buddhist thought. Hanh illustrates the wisdom of the Middle Path with clarity and grace, avoiding unfamiliar terminology that may confuse newcomers to the subject, and shows that anyone can benefit from the teachings of the Buddha. With a focus on mindfulness and compassion, the book is also a reminder to the more advanced student of the importance of direct experience of the dharma. Highly recommended.

Amazing, challanges everything that society says is normal	April 18, 1998
Reviewer: A reader from New York City, NY
I found this book to be a splash in thr face with the water of reality. Everything I thought was foundatation was washed away within a few sentences, this spurred my intrerst onto reading other Thich Nhat Hanh books, in short GREAT!