Being Peace.
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”
I just finished an outstanding book called Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh. The book is a phenomenal description of Buddhist principles, but it is much more than that. The book is filled with practical lessons for living in the present moment, connecting to people more deeply, and finding peace within and without oneself.
Being Peace describes how much better the world can be if we live in the moment, know ourselves, listen with compassion, work to truly understand one another, and simply smile.
Regardless of one’s religious views, this book can be of benefit. I guarantee this book will be worth your time and may even change your outlook a bit. My own copy is filled with underlined statements and phrases and I intend to return to the book again and again.
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Tags: Being Peace, Buddhism, Thich Nhat Hanh, zen
October 26th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
One of my favorites… but you knew that already. :-)
Next up? Touching Peace: Practicing the Art of Mindful Living. :-D
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October 27th, 2008 at 2:41 am
@Dave2: I was looking at that one. It’s worth reading as well? :)
October 27th, 2008 at 6:18 am
Yes!
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December 15th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
I found this book in large print and it was wonderful. Thich Nhat Hanh is really an amazing individual, and his writing is powerful. I recommended this to many of my friends.
In case you’re interested the site I found it at (in large print) is http://www.readhowyouwant.com/pcsWebUI/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=13160. It’s a great place to find books if you or friend/family member have trouble reading standard print size.