Beacon Press, 1999 - Philosophy - 140 pages. Absolutely worth your time, quietude indeed. I wish I had read Thây (Thích) long time ago! As you practice the exercises you can learn to be mindful throughout the day. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulne. you name it. May 1st 1999 This might sound funny, but the most vivid example is washing dishes, brought up by author so often. The most important person is always the person who you are with, who is right before you'. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I wish I had read Thây (Thích) long time ago! A Book That Will Literally Transform Your Life! The Miracle of Mindfulness This edition published in May 1, 1999 by Beacon Press. Clear, practical, and written from a position of experience and hard-won insight. The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation. Right now, I am doing "write a review meditation". Speaking of echoes, these thoughts are found throughout all religious disciplines and philosophies—they’re not new today nor were they new in 300 BC. . The only part I don’t care for in the book are the very repetitive translations of sutras in the appendix, but they are easily skipped and do show the millennia-old basis for his teachings. I especially appreciate Hanh's commitment not only to a sitting practice but to an active participation in the life of the … Try Google Play Audiobooks today! It is proving to be such an interesting book. It's not a complicated one, or it's not teaching us anything which is hard to digest for the normal people and for the beginners too. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. ISBN 10: 0807012394. These breathing techniques are currently being used as excellent tools by doctors and are proven to work very well in lowering blood pressure, etc. All is a miracle.”, “Feelings, whether of compassion or irritation, should be welcomed, recognized, and treated on an absolutely equal basis; because both are ourselves. my favorite thing to do is go through my books/papers/etc. This book is a gem and is a book to keep and refer to over and over again. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. 1325 Words 6 Pages. In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness--being awake and fully aware. Ship This Item — Temporarily Out of Stock Online. it's wildly relaxing, and i feel like i've accomplished something. To eating. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Nhat Hanh gives a variety of sitting meditations. this is also the reason my books. The introduction tells us this the main text was originally a long letter from Thich Nhat Hanh to a fellow Buddhist monk in Vietnam in the midst of the war in 1975. Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018. Did you know that you can put in as little as 10 minutes a day of sitting meditation and then apply this mindfulness of breath to "washing the dishes"? With a clearer understanding of the meaning and importance of mindfulness, I will be more self-aware and conscious of my actions and surroundings. we joke about it - going to wash one dish when we are upset - but it's surprisingly useful. What a fascinating, thought provoking book. Hardcover (Gift) $ 20.00. . .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. It was wonderful. Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation. (Irony alert.) Send-to-Kindle or Email . These breathing techniques are currently being used as excellent tools by doctors and are proven to work very well in lowering blood pressure, etc. The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditationby Thích Nhất Hạnh. If you cannot serve your wife or husband or child or parent -- how are you going to serve society?. Pick the one that feels right. As a sufferer of Crohn's Disease, which is severely aggravated by negative stress, I was in desperate need of an effective form of handling life's stressors. . The only reason I didn't read him is because I was afraid of his Buddhist views while claiming to be open-minded,etc. The Miracle of Mindfulness was written by Thich Nhat Hanh, while he was living in exile from his homeland, as a long letter to Brother Quang, a main staff member of the School of Youth for Social Service in South Vietnam in 1974. I wasn't at first. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2018. thich naht hahn is a bloody genius, and this book isn't even my favorite of his. The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh is a classic book – now available in a superb hardback gift edition – that can help anyone to develop the mindfulness skills that are necessary to slow down and start living life in present moment. In 1974 Thich Nhat Hanh wrote a personal letter of encouragement to Brother Quang and the student workers in the School of Youth for Social Service in South Vietnam. As a book on the Buddhist path, The Miracle of Mindfulness is special because its clear and simple emphasis on basic practice enables any reader to begin a practice of his or her own immediately. Good luck. Please try again. The Miracle of Mindfulness. Clear, p. I am trying to find ways to deal with my anxiety and depression and all the rest, now that I am (once again, and for the final time I think) coming off another failed attempt to go on antidepressants. ), please read this book! Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child—our own two eyes. The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion. If he had been eating anything, he was ‘eating’ his future plans.” There’s also this: “People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. This book however is a mix of many things, and not all of it is terribly accessible to beginners, which is what the book is supposed to be about. well, I had skipped the utterly boring "Sutras" section at the end, is that considered cheating? Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The miracle of mindfulness a manual on meditation Rev. It is a great idea! . The rules were to simply meditate and that was it! Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2016. You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment, Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation, No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering, The Miracle of Mindfulness: The Classic Guide to Meditation by the World's Most Revered Master by Thich Nhat Hanh (2008) Paperback (Classic Edition), How to Live: Boxed Set of the Mindfulness Essentials Series. There's a problem loading this menu right now. A good book. This book literally changed my life. This was disappointing, as I have heard many great things about Hanh's writing. So I read it almost immediately again, and absolutely loved it this time. And I loved it so much. Hanh, exiled from Vietnam, worked against the war and was nominated by Martin Luther King for the Nobel Peace Prize. Something went wrong. I mean, sometimes I catch myself regretting the fact that I cannot watch a movie, read a book, do pushups and knit at the same time. Best books on mindfullness for beginners? The Miracle of Mindfulness An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation. It has found a home with people of many different religious traditions. File: PDF, 6.73 MB. Please try again. Edition: 1st. One of the best available introductions to the wisdom and beauty of meditation practice. He loves everything Thich Nhat Hanh is apart of. I couldn't understand the Buddhist sutras towards the end of the book, but probably they are venerable sutras because beginners like me cannot understand them. What I came to find out through reading this book, was that all these 'issues' came down to this one central question: The most intuitive guide on mindfulness available. Great book, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2014. It is written by a Budist but any one of any mindset or religion can use this book's practices. . The only reason I didn't read him is because I was afraid of his Buddhist views while claiming to be open-minded,etc. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Ask Alexa to read your book with Audible integration or text-to-speech. Mindfulness helps us get in touch with all of these things that are going on. If you turned to page 79 there is a chapter on Exercises in Mindfulness. This is the book that allowed me to understand what mindfulness and meditation practices are all about. Miracle of mindfulness is a book which comes under one of my favourite genre, spirituality/Buddhism. Later, apply mindfulness (being aware) to taking a bath. Obviously the repetitive chants are mantras for meditation but it made for tedious reading. (Irony alert.) See to it that you. The subtitle is "an introduction to the practice of meditation." My favorite parts are when he’s traveling across the U.S. and his friend Jim starts popping pieces of a tangerine in his mouth while discussing their plans. “People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. Then I stumbled on this book. As a beginning yogi, my practice of meditation has been limited, usually wishing I could hurry through that last part of the session. With huge love and respect, I'm recommending this to everyone who likes reading spiritual or Buddhist books. Includes simple exercises (such as washing the dishes being mindful of the act itself for itself, rather than rushing to get on to the next thing you want to do) that are very helpful for a beginner like me. A book to savor and apply. it's wildly relaxing, and i feel like i've accomplished something. To eating. No monthly commitment. Some of the most composed and peaceful people I know already seem to be following TNH's directions, altough they wouldn't call it zen or meditation. Narrated by John Lee. Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018. My rating: 4 of 5 stars. We talk about social service, service to the people, service to humanity, service for others who are far away, helping to bring peace to the world -- but often we forget that it is the very people around us that we must live for first of all. Drawing on Tolstoy, "there is only one important time and that is now. Zen mindfulness. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It's such a short'n sweet book. Start by marking “The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation” as Want to Read: Error rating book. It is a lot, but that's why the book breaks it down into little steps. Edition Notes Translation of: Phep la cua su tinh thuc. In fact, Buddhist Masters state that minful. So it is like always meditating. The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh, Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2014. The rules were to simply meditate and that was it! Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores. See search results for this author.