"Followers and newcomers to Nhat Hanh's teaching alike will find this
collection inspiring for everyday practice and for social engagement in
the world."--Publishers Weekly
This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories from peace
activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provoking, inspiring,
and enjoyable to read. Collected here for the first time, these stories
span the author's life. There are stories from Thich Nhat Hanh's
childhood and the traditions of rural Vietnam. There are stories from
his years as a teenaged novice, as a young teacher and writer in war
torn Vietnam, and of his travels around the world to teach mindfulness,
make pilgrimages to sacred sites, and influence world leaders.
The tradition of teaching the Dharma through stories goes back at least
to the time of the Buddha. Like the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh uses
story-telling to engage people's interest so he can share important
teachings, insights, and life lessons.