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How to Dream

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 The Miracle of Mindfulness, 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 22 January 2022, at the age of 95.

‘The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time 
 
What do we want to do with our one precious life? What is our deepest desire? 
 
In How to Dream, world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to let our deep desire nourish us and, in turn, how to keep that desire alive. If our aspiration is lost or depleted, we must rekindle it. 
 
With inspiring illustrations throughout, this pocket-sized book explains how to: 
• Get in touch with our deepest dream 
• Live our dream in every moment of daily life 
• Keep our dream alive with the help of a community 
• Protect our dream from the dampening effects of our fast-paced modern life 
• Direct energy towards lasting personal, social and political change 
 
With Nhat Hanh’s timeless wisdom, humour and compassion, How to Dream explores how, whatever our role in society, we can live into our deep aspiration and change the direction of civilisation.

How to Listen

Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man ... a scholar of immense intellectual capacity

Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal inner peace and peace on earth

&lsquo;The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time 
 
How to Listen is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practice. 
 
In How to Listen, Thich Nhat Hanh demonstrates how deep listening is a fundamental building block of good communication. With clear and gentle guidance, we learn how truly listening &ndash; to ourselves, to each other, to Mother Earth, and to the many &lsquo;bells of mindfulness&rsquo; that are available to us in each moment &ndash; is the foundation of our practice, an expression of love and a solution to our deepest and most urgent large-scale conflicts.

How to Smile

The monk who taught the world mindfulness

'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time 
 
One breath, one step is all we need to feel at home and comfortable in the here and now 
 
In this enlightening series, world-renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares the foundations of mindfulness practice and meditation. 
 
By applying considered breath and meditation, How to Smile acts as a guide to show us how to transform hurt into healing, while also allowing us to explore the strong emotions of anger, sadness, regret and fear. 
 
This is the essential guide to help you heal.

How to Focus

'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time 
 
In this enlightening series world-renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares the essential foundations of mindful practice and meditation.

Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet

Beloved spiritual leader offers his guidance on using our mind for change and the right kind of action to save the planet and ourselves.

One of the most influential spiritual leaders of our times

Thich Nhat Hanh's empowering voice and example will be valuable to those seeking wisdom in a frenetic, threatened world

'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time 
 
In this masterful work, one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today shares his wisdom on how to be the change we want to see in the world. 
 
 In these troubling times we all yearn for a better world. But many of us feel powerless and uncertain what we can do. Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) is blazingly clear: there's one thing that we have the power to change-and which can make all the difference: our mind. How we see and think about things determines all the choices we make, the everyday actions we take (or avoid), how we relate to those we love (or oppose), and how we react in a crisis or when things don't go our way. 
 
Filled with powerful examples of engaged action he himself has undertaken, inspiring Buddhist parables, and accessible daily meditations, this powerful spiritual guide offers us a path forward, opening us to the possibilities of change and how we can contribute to the collective awakening and environmental revolution our fractured world so desperately needs.

The Art of Communicating

Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth

Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man, for he is humble and devout. He is a scholar of immense intellectual capacity. His ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity

Thich Nhat Hanh does not merely teach peace; Thich Nhat Hanh is peace

Thich Nhat Hanh's work, on and off the page, has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows ... His books help me be more human, more me than I was before

Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

Mindfulness has become a serious movement, now with champions among policy makers as well as Buddhists. Thich Nhat Hanh is one of its guiding spirits

Thich Nhat Hanh's words are like water. Simple, pure, transparent, and absolutely indispensable for life

Alejandro Iñárritu, director of Birdman and The Revenant

Born in Hue, Vietnam, Thich Nhat Hanh is 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 is 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. He lives at the Tu Hieu Temple in Vietnam where he was first ordained when he was sixteen years old.

'Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth' The Dalai Lama 
 
How do we say what we truly mean? How can we learn to listen with compassion and understanding? How do we find true connection with one another? 
 
Celebrated Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh shares the five steps to truly mindful communication. Drawing on his experience working with couples, families, colleagues and even on international conflict, the world's most famous monk has created a simple guide to communicating with yourself, others and the world. 
 
'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time

Present Moment, Wonderful Moment

Mindful verses for daily living by the beloved Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man, for he is humble and devout. He is a scholar of immense intellectual capacity. His ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity.

Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese poet, bestselling author and peace activist, has been a Buddhist monk for over 40 years. He was chairman of the Vietnamese Buddhist Peace delegation during the Vietnam War and was nominated by Dr Martin Luther King for the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1966 he visited the US and Europe on a peace mission and was unable to return to his native land. Today he heads Plum Village, a meditation community in south-western France, where he teaches, writes, gardens and aids refugees worldwide. Websites include: www.interbeing.org.uk and www.plumvillage.org

'Thich Nhat Hanh's work has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows' Ocean Vuong 
 
Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor. 
 
Beloved Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh offers 79 meditations to help you through your daily routines in a peaceful and mindful way. This beautifully illustrated book shares a simple verse with an enlightening commentary that will give you the space and heart to live each day in a connected and calm way. 
 
'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time

Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the Flames

Anger

'Thich Nhat Hanh's work has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows' Ocean Vuong 
 
Mindfulness recognizes anger, is aware of its presence, accepts and allows it to be there. 
 
In this transformative book, world renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares wisdom and practical advice to teach you how to transform your relationships, focus your energy and rejuvenate the parts of yourself that have been lost to anger. This is your guide to achieving inner peace, healing and harmony. 
 
'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time

A Practice For Our Busy Lives

Peace Is Every Breath

'Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal inner peace and peace on earth' The Dalai Lama 
 
Every moment is a gift of life. 
 
In the spirit of his bestseller The Miracle of Mindfulness, beloved Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh offers personal anecdotes, meditations and advice to help you mindfully connect with your present experience. With his signature warmth and clarity, he teaches us how to find inner peace and harness the joy that is possible in every breath. 
 
'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time

Essential Wisdom for Getting Through The Storm

Fear

'Thich Nhat Hanh does not merely teach peace; Thich Nhat Hanh is peace' Elizabeth Gilbert 
 
When we're not held in the grip of fear, we can truly embrace the gifts of life. 
 
Learn how to overcome the worries, insecurities and fears that hold you back in this perspective-shifting book. Drawing on his years of experience as a celebrated Zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh shows that by mastering the practices of mindfulness you can learn to identify the sources of pain that cause fear and move past them to live a mindful and happy life. 
 
'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time

A Mindfulness Soundscape with Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh

Walk With Me In Sound

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Slow down and breathe. 
 
Enter the ultimate meditative listening experience, inspired by the teachings of the Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh. 
 
Based on the major documentary Walk With Me, this soundscape features narration from Benedict Cumberbatch and is introduced by Marc J. Francis, the co-director of the award-winning film. 
From monastic chants to mindfulness bells and the sounds of nature, listeners will be immersed in this hour-long recording. Escape to the world famous Plum Village Monastery and find a deep sense of presence. 
Walk With Me In Sound allows us to gain a new perspective on our lives and the tools to create our very own moments of stillness and calm, wherever we may be. 
 
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Thich Nhat Hanh (Author, Reader) 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 The Miracle of Mindfulness, 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 22 January 2022, at the age of 95. Marc J. Francis (Author, Reader) Marc J. Francis is a director, producer and cinematographer whose documentary films have won worldwide critical acclaim and have been distributed across cinemas, television and streaming platforms. He was chosen by Harper's Bazaar magazine as one of their top "Household Names of the Future" and named by the Observer as one of Britain's "Rising Stars." 
As a storyteller and seeker of wisdom, Marc shines a light on the human condition by exploring the extraordinary stories of marginalized characters and unsung heroes in his signature immersive and intimate style. His films include the critically acclaimed Black Gold, which follows the campaigning efforts of an Ethiopian coffee union leader and is credited with propelling the Fair Trade movement; Walk With Me, which journeys into the monastery of Zen Buddhist Master Thich Nhat Hanh and is narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch; as well as an upcoming documentary featuring Elizabeth Gilbert and her deceased partner Rayya Elias during their final months together, which offers profound insight into what it means to grieve and live life fully. Matt Coldrick (Author) Matt Coldrick is a Musician and Producer with 35 years professional experience: 
 
 He worked as a session guitarist through the late 80' and 90's culminating in 3 years as Musical Director for Gabrielle in the years preceding her first Britpop award. 
 
 He has credits as a composer for TV themes for CH4, BBC, ITV, National Geographic &amp; Sky and also major computer Game soundtracks for Sony and Sega. 
 
 
He worked in Australia for 5 years as a Communication Design Producer on Public Sector projects with Melbourne Zoo, Victoria Parliament and Fire Services. He then spent 2 years in New Zealand where he became immersed in Devotional Music and permaculture, spending a year on a medicinal herb farm. 
 
He has produced several ambient albums under the name Pan Electric and after returning to the UK in 2017 qualified as a Coach and set up " Leap" Creative Coaching practice

Brought to you by Penguin 
Slow down and breathe. 
Enter the ultimate meditative listening experience, inspired by the teachings of the Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh. 
Based on the major documentary Walk With Me, this soundscape features narration from Benedict Cumberbatch and is introduced by Marc J. Francis, the co-director of the award-winning film. 
From monastic chants to mindfulness bells and the sounds of nature, listeners will be immersed in this hour-long recording. Escape to the world famous Plum Village Monastery and find a deep sense of presence. 
Walk With Me In Sound allows us to gain a new perspective on our lives and the tools to create our very own moments of stillness and calm, wherever we may be.

How To Live When A Loved One Dies

A comforting book that will offer relief to anyone moving through intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, healing words of wisdom to transform our suffering. 
 
In the immediate aftermath of a loss, sometimes it is all we can do to keep breathing. With his signature clarity and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh will guide you through the storm of emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. 
 
How To Live When A Loved One Dies offers powerful practices such as mindful breathing that will help you reconcile with death and loss, feel connected to your loved one long after they have gone and transform your grief into healing and joy.

The Classic Guide to Meditation by the World's Most Revered Master

The Miracle Of Mindfulness

Rider Classics: Timeless Wisdom for Modern Minds 
Celebrating 10 books with a collective lifetime sale of over 30 million copies, with striking new jacket designs to inspire a new generation of readers

The classic guide to mindful meditation practice from the world renowned Zen master.

Thich Nhat Hanh's ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity.

One of the best available introductions to the wisdom and beauty of meditation practice.

He has immense presence and both personal and Buddhist authority. If there is a candidate for 'Living Buddha' on earth today, it is Thich Nhat Hanh.

Roshi Richard Baker, author of Original Mind: The Practice of Zen in the West

One of the most influential spiritual leaders of our time

[Thich Nhat Hanh] shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth

The first book to awaken a mainstream readership to the subject of mindfulness – a testimony to the power of Thich Nhat Hanh’s elegant and profound teaching.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Full Catastrophe Living

Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most beloved Buddhist teachers in the West, a rare combination of mystic, poet, scholar and activist.

Joanne Macy, author of World As Lover, World AS Self

'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time 
 
This is the definitive book on mindfulness from the beloved Zen master and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh. With his signature clarity and warmth, he shares practical exercises and anecdotes to help us arrive at greater self-understanding and peacefulness, whether we are beginners or advanced students. 
 
Beautifully written, The Miracle of Mindfulness is the essential guide to welcoming presence in your life and truly living in the moment from the father of mindfulness. 
 
'One of the most influential spiritual leaders of our times' Oprah

How to Connect

One of ten pocket sized books in the 'How to' series from the father of mindfulness.

‘The monk who taught the world mindfulness’ Time 
 
One breath, one step is all we need to feel at home and comfortable in the here and now 
 
 In this enlightening series world-renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares the essential foundations of mindful practise and mediation. 
 
From unlocking the connection to our inner self, forging deeper and more meaningful bonds with those around us to discovering a true sense of oneness with our natural world, this is the essential guide to help you master the art of connection.

A Mindful Buddhist Guide

How to See

The next book in the popular How-To series from the Zen ‘Father of Mindfulness’

Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man...a scholar of immense intellectual capacity

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar and peace activist. During the Vietnam War his work for peace and reconciliation moved Martin Luther King to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. He founded the Van Hanh Buddhist University in Saigon and the School of Youth for Social Service. He was exiled as a result of his work for peace but continued his activism, rescuing boat people and helping to resettle Vietnamese refugees. He has written many, very popular books, which have sold millions of copies around the world. He now lives in France where he founded a Buddhist community and meditation centre.

Penguin presents the audio edition of How to See by Thich Nhat Hanh, read by John Sackville. 
 
Truly see yourself 
 
How to See is about our misperceptions, how we can gain insight and how mindfulness practices can help us see our real selves. Thich Nhat Hanh brings his signature clarity, compassion and humour in showing us how to achieve an awakened, more relaxed state of self-awareness so we cn understand ourselves and the world around us. 
 
This is a perfect pocket-sized guide to life by the most renowned Zen master in the world, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Truly see yourself 
 
How to See is about our misperceptions, how we can gain insight and how mindfulness practices can help us see our real selves. Thich Nhat Hanh brings his signature clarity, compassion and humour in showing us how to achieve an awakened, more relaxed state of self-awareness so we cn understand ourselves and the world around us. 
 
This is a perfect pocket-sized guide to life by the most renowned Zen master in the world, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

How to Relax

One of five pocket-sized, essential guides to life from Zen Master and mindfulness expert, Thich Nhat Hanh

Penguin presents the audio edition of How to Relax by Thich Nhat Hanh, read by John Sackville. 
 
How to Relax is part of a new series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practise. 
 
This book guides us in achieving deep relaxation, controlling stress, and renewing mental clarity. With sections on healing, relief from non-stop thinking, transforming unpleasant sounds, solitude, and more, How to Relax will help you achieve the benefits of relaxation no matter where you are.

How To Walk

Penguin presents the audio edition of How to Walk by Thich Nhat Hanh, read by John Sackville. 
 
How to Walk is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practise. 
 
Focussing on mindful walking, Nhat Hanh explains how this technique can diminish depression, recapture wonder and help us to express sincere gratitude.

How to Eat

Penguin presents the audio edition of How to Eat by Thich Nhat Hanh, read by John Sackville. 
 
How to Eat is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practise. 
 
How to Eat explains what it means to eat as a meditative practice and that the results of mindful eating are both global and personal. Eating a meal can help develop compassion and understanding, reminding practitioners that there are things they can do to help nourish people who are hungry and lonely. It can however also encourages moderation and will aid readers to achieve an optimum health and body weight.

How to Sit

Penguin presents the audio edition of How to Sit by Thich Nhat Hanh, read by John Sackville. 
 
How to Sit is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practise. 
 
How to Sit provides explicit, simple directions on the mechanics of posture and breathing, along with instructions for how best to achieve an awakened, relaxed state of clarity to cultivate concentration and compassion.

Thich Nhat Hanh

A short and accessible lesson on the key Buddhist concept of reincarnation from the Zen Master and bestselling author of The Miracle of Mindfulness 
 
In this book, with characteristic clarity and simplicity, Thich Nhat Hanh offers deep reflections on reincarnation or ‘continuation.’ Using intuitive examples – a teapot, parents and children, banyan trees and more – Thich Nhat Hanh breaks down what it means to go beyond the notions of birth and death. 
 
Influenced by what and how we consume, our actions of thought, speech and body are our true continuation. Moving into the future as the totality of our actions, we can see ourselves as more than this body and mind. 
 
When we free ourselves from a limited conception of who we are – when we let go of self-attachment – we make possible a true understanding of rebirth.

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