Synopsis Once nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Thich Nhat Hanh is a widely respected Buddhist teacher, philosopher, and author. In "The Blooming of a Lotus" he uses the teachings of Buddha as the basis for a series of guided meditation exercises that have been widely praised for their accessibility and effectiveness.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1993-09-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 139 pages | | Height: | 7.8 in | | Width: | 5.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 10.4 oz |
Publisher's Note From "Breathing in, I know that I am breathing in" to "Breathing in, I see may father as a five-year-old child," these exercises guide us in our efforts to attain concentration, nourish ourselves with "the food of joy," help us in healing separation and loneliness, and guide us toward deepened insight.
Industry Reviews "An important and beautiful book about how we can bring peace and joy into our lives. Reading this rare book on the refinement of meditation practice is meditation itself." advertisement - Joan Halifax
"Any one of these meditations, if practiced with sincerity and wholeheartedness, can make the richness of the present moment apparent and bring you closer to yourself." advertisment - Jon Kabat-Zinn
"Here the deepest, subtlest teachings of the Dharma are made as immediate as the miracle of our own breathing." advertisement - Joanna Macy
"Thich Nhat Hanh is a great teacher. More than anyone I know, he has made mindfulness practice accessible to the modern world. His clear, precise exercises really work. I know because I use them. I think Thich Nhat Hanh is a living master." advertisement - Natalie Goldberg
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