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The Art of Living

By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini,Gabra Zackman
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Summary

In troubled times there is an urgency to understand ourselves and our world. We have so many questions, and they tug at us night and day, consciously and unconsciously. In this important volume, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh - one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today - reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life's deepest questions and experience the happiness and freedom we desire.

Thich Nhat Hanh presents, for the first time, seven transformative meditations that open up new perspectives on our lives, our relationships, and our interconnectedness with the world around us. Based on the last full talks before his sudden hospitalization, and drawing on intimate examples from his own life, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how these seven meditations can free us to live happy, peaceful, and active lives and face ageing and dying with curiosity and joy and without fear.

Containing the essence of the Buddha's teachings and Thich Nhat Hanh's poignant, timeless, and clarifying prose, The Art of Living provides a spiritual dimension to our lives. This is not an effort to escape life or to dwell in a place of bliss outside of this world. Instead this path will allow us to discover where we come from and where we are going. And, most of all, it will generate happiness, understanding, and love, so we can live deeply in each moment of our lives, right where we are.

©2017 Unified Buddhist Church, Inc. (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

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I was enjoying it until sympathising with a rapist. I'm sorry. I live in a country filled with rapists and murderers...South Africa of course. As much as I can see we are all connected I can't get my head around senseless acts...we all have a choice. Maybe I should have started off with something lighter and for someone who is not very enlightened as I found it quite difficult to listen to the rape and murder of a child and then to sympathise and connect with the rapist.

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this was excellent

this was excellent , as my fiancee passed away a couple of weeks ago the wording & phrasing in this book has seriously helped my mind to get through things

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A lot of books talk about why it is good to change and all the benefits but this book shows you what to do and think when faced with your demons. I prefer listening to Thich Nhat Hahn’s voice but the reader is very good.

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Thays insights to guide you...

Thays insights to guide you through the many practices & aids to enjoy modern lifes challenges/sufferings🙏🏻

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Fantastic message

o rethink some of the values in my life and some of the falsehoods imposed by society regarding what our aspirations in life should be. Definitely check out this book. Regarding the narrator: ironically, I regarded it is fairly false and in-genuine. It seemed as though he tries to adopt a certain accent so that he is perceived as more cultured or learned. It doesn’t work for him nor does it aid in how one learns the teachings of this book. Perhaps my annoyance with his voice, which did dissipate as the book played on, is one of my own areas to cultivate.

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Inspiring book

The book is well read and written. Explains Buddhists concepts and how we can apply them in an inspiring and encouraging way. Highly recommend.

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A life changing book

Full of practical wisdom and insight - I love and appreciate how Thich Nhat Hanh shares a deep understanding of how to live mindfully and compassionately. The book explores accessible and authentic practice, reaching into the very heart and art living life fully. A rich book, extremely practical, beneficial and effective. Beautifully narrated as well. Thank you for sharing these important and timely teachings.

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Profound accessible and helpful

I have listened to this book many times, and each time I gain fresh insights and learn more. It is a gem.

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Good Book

Unfortunately the narrator sounded like he was trying to hard to sound enlightened, obviously by the end of the book I had found inner peace and forgave him. I took away a couple of stars from "performance" because he said you need to suffer at times in life so thought i would help him in his journey by being petty.

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lights your day and life

I loved this book. when I was at my lowest it was the only thing that helped me not despair in darker thoughts. thank you for writing this book and your work.

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