First published 2020
In this collection of personal reflections, renowned Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh guides readers on a journey of mindful awareness. Through vivid recollections of his daily rituals and interactions, Hạnh illuminates the profound wisdom within simple acts – drinking tea, taking a walk, encountering a bird. His words become a mirror, reflecting the reader's own capacity for presence, compassion, and the recognition of interconnectedness. As Hạnh grapples with the nature of grief, loneliness, and the inevitability of change, he offers a path towards inner peace and the cultivation of a life of meaning.
Genres: philosophy, memoir, non-fiction, spirituality, 21st-century, buddhism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-journey
224 pages · Hardcover · Parallax Press