Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet

“The peaceful resistance to the war in Vietnam, the support of Martin Luther King, and above all, the desire not only to share with others the importance of remembrance and compassion for attaining inner peace, but also to convey the idea that people who cultivate a peaceful mind contribute to true peace in the world—all of this made the life of the venerable Thich Nhat Hanh truly meaningful.” — Dalai Lama “Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that to practice meditation means to look deeply into the very heart of reality and see what others do not see. This book collects teachings from different years. Thay presents practical everyday ethics aimed at guiding our decisions and actions, transforming habits, and helping to feel joy and meaning in every moment. Thay explains that without such ethics — without a spiritual dimension guiding our daily lives — we will lose everything.” — Sister True Dedication, student of Thich Nhat Hanh and co-author of the book “Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet” “Thich Nhat Hanh has helped many people find peace, love, and wisdom. One of his most important contributions is the emphasis on the Buddha's teaching on mindfulness and, in particular, the deep practice of mindfulness of breathing. Thanks to Thich Nhat Hanh, people around the world know this practice regardless of whether they are Buddhists.” — Drupon Khyabgon Thinley Lhundup, head of the Drikung Kagyu line of Tibetan Buddhism “Buddhism is perhaps the oldest and most systematic science of mind and matter. At the same time, it is constantly and almost thoughtlessly dismissed as a religion, a doctrine, or at best, an ancient Asian way of thinking. Nevertheless, Thich Nhat Hanh’s efforts to open the teachings of the Buddha to the world have never failed. He has consistently worked to inspire people with the Dharma of the Buddha. And he has succeeded: hundreds of thousands of people not only heard about mindfulness but also began to practice it. Such an astonishing result takes centuries to achieve. But Thich Nhat Hanh managed to do it within one human life. Nonetheless