Thích Nhất Hạnh
Selected Works (in chronological order)
In this beautiful letter to a friend (and one of my favorite books period), Thay offers practical advice and encouragement to cultivate mindfulness: the quality of presence and wakefulness in our life. From washing the dishes to answering the phone, he reminds us that each moment holds within it the seeds of understanding and peace. Highly recommended for all, especially newcomers to Buddhism or meditation, or anyone looking to brighten their day.
Then one day, [the young man] utters these three words. When the young lady hears this, she trembles, because it is such an important statement. When you say something like that with your whole being, not just with your mouth or your intellect, but with your whole being, it can transform the world. A statement that has such power of transformation is called a mantra.
Featured in the course, " The Practice of Buddhism"
I have arrived, I am home
In the here, in the now
I am solid, I am free
In the ultimate, I dwell
A beautiful collection of commentaries on sutras from both the early and later canons by one of Buddhism’s most revered contemporary teachers.
Featured in the course, " Buddhism as a Religion"
In, out
Flower, fresh
Mountain, solid
Water, reflecting
Space, free
Translations by Thích Nhất Hạnh:
Featured in the course, " The Buddha's Words"
It is wrong perception that leads to the concepts of being and nonbeing.
Venerable Shariputra explains five ways to quell anger through wise attention, giving five memorable similes on being determined to find the good in everyone.