Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

learn mindfulness from its original master

Summary

This concise, easy to read guide provides the perfect foundation to mindfulness, setting you on the path to peace and tranquillity.

'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' - TIME

'Hyde's book delivers a profound vision: The simple magic of the human heart' - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:

***** - 'A solid book to start you off on making mindfulness a part of your everyday life.'
***** - 'Do yourself a favour and read this book. Over and over.'
***** - 'A wonderful book that gives helpful tips to quiet the mind.'

*****

In Peace of Mind, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us that integrating body and mind is the only way to feel truly alive in each moment.

Bringing together ancient wisdom and contemporary thinking on the subject of mindfulness, Peace of Mind is a deceptively simple book which provides a practical foundation for understanding the principles of mind/body awareness.

As it introduces critical tools for sustaining authentic wellbeing, it helps us to take control of our lives, de-stress and find peace and happiness in this frantic world.

Reviews

  • You could spend the rest of your life reading and rereading this deceptively simple book; it is that deep... Like all great teachers, Hanh transmits profound insights through simple heart-opening words. His voice is so intimate and open, reading this book is like sitting with him, in his transforming presence...This book shows you how to bring mind and body together to illuminate and heal each one.
    Rick Hanson

About the author

Thich Nhat Hanh

Born in Hue, Vietnam, Thich Nhat Hanh was a Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar and human rights activist. In 1967, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King. He founded the Van Hanh Buddhist University in Saigon, the School of Youth and Social Service and the Plum Village Buddhist community and meditation centre in France, where he lived for many years. He was the author of many acclaimed books including Peace is Every Step, Old Path White Clouds and Fear, which have sold millions of copies around the world. In 2018, he returned to Vietnam to live at the Tu Hieu Temple, where he was first ordained when he was sixteen years old. He died on 22nd January 2022, at the age of 95.
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