- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Rider; New Ed edition (13 Aug 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0712654127
- ISBN-13: 978-0712654128
- Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.1 x 19.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 441,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In this classic collection of lectures, Buddhist monk, scholar, poet and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh shows us that suffering is not enough; for in order to achieve peace, we must be peace. Quite simply, if we are not happy, if we are not peaceful, we cannot share peace and happiness with others. Therefore, Thich Nhat Hanh explains how, if we are to change the world, we must begin with ourselves and awaken the loving potential of our own Buddhist natures. We must learn to smile at the wonders that surround us every day, for if we cannot smile, the world will not have peace.
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In this classic collection of lectures, Buddhist monk, scholar, poet and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh shows us that suffering is not enough; for in order to achieve peace, we must be peace. Quite simply, if we are not happy, if we are not peaceful, we cannot share peace and happiness with others. Therefore, Thich Nhat Hanh explains how, if we are to change the world, we must begin with ourselves and awaken the loving potential of our own Buddhist natures. We must learn to smile at the wonders that surround us every day, for if we cannot smile, the world will not have peace.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a book to live by. T.N.Hanh expresses his ideas simply and directly. Even as a buddhist of some experience and knowledge in buddhism philosophy, I found this book refreshing and a joy to read. Sometimes, I find myself reading a few lines, and sighed, and then read the same lines again. Other times, I read and nod in agreement. This is definitely a book for both experienced Buddhism and those who are totally new to Buddhism. The Little Enlightenment that you will gain from this book, will change the way you live your life, and the way you view relationships with others. BEING PEACE, begins with you!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This was perhaps the most clearest, most simple introduction to buddhism I have come across. I have tried to grasp buhddhism and spiritual thinking from other books like "The Way of Zen", and authors like Ken Wilber but the level of writing was a bit much. I now "see" that the first step in looking for world peace, and creating peace, I need to find peace within.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book to be a splash in thr face with the water of reality. Everything I thought was foundatation was washed away within a few sentences, this spurred my intrerst onto reading other Thich Nhat Hanh books, in short GREAT!
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Simple, charming book
I love the illustrations that accompany the book. This book is about simplicity of life and being aware of the present moment. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ky
being peace
The condition of the book was in excellent order . But the owner had under underlined in pencil and crayon many lines in the book which l found disappointing
Published 16 months ago by 39sopoli22
An excellent introduction to Buddhist thought.
This book serves as an excellent introduction to Buddhist thought. Hanh illustrates the wisdom of the Middle Path with clarity and grace, avoiding unfamiliar terminology that may... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 1998
Calmness, Smiles & Stories
Being Peace was the first book of engaged Zen to come into my hands, and I found it essential to read from it each day. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 1998
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