How to Connect

(Book #8 in the Mindfulness Essentials series)

Book Overview: How to Connect

We can restore our inherent connection to nature, each other, our ancestors, and ourselves, and remember our fundamental gift of belonging.

The eighth book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice.

“We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness.”–Thich Nhat Hanh

With our world experiencing the deep effects of loneliness, environmental detachment, and digital overload, this pocket-sized How To book reminds us of our crucial need to connect to ourselves, our ancestors, and our planet. Written with characteristic simplicity and kindness, these wise meditations teach us how to remember, at any time, our fundamental gift of belonging.

Illustrated with playful sumi-ink drawings by California artist Jason DeAntonis.

Product Information

ISBN-13	9781946764546
ISBN-10	194676454X
Publisher	Parallax Press
Publication Date	2020-07-28
Edition	Illustrated
Language	en
Pages	128
Dimensions	in x in x in
Weight	lbs

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The Mindfulness Essentials have appeared on the NPR Bestseller list, the San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller list, the Boston Globe Bestseller list, the LA Times Bestseller List and the extended New York Times Bestseller List.

“The monk who taught the world mindfulness.”
— TIME

“Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal inner peace and peace on earth.”
— His Holiness the Dalai Lama

“Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man, for he is humble and devout. He is a scholar of immense intellectual capacity. His ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Thich Nhat Hanh’s work, on and off the page, has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows. His books help me be more human, more me than I was before.”
— Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

“Thich Nhat Hanh is a torch of wisdom lighting the path ahead, generating the compassion, love, and understanding we need to create peace for ourselves and the world.”
— Marc Benioff, chair and CEO, Salesforce

About the Author

Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh, globally recognized as a spiritual leader, Zen Master, and vocal peace activist, has dedicated his life to transforming suffering and promoting peace in individuals, communities, and the world. Born in Vietnam in 1926, he became a monk at the early age of 16, subsequently gaining recognition for his key role in initiating the “Engaged Buddhism” movement, merging traditional practices with modern societal and humanitarian concerns.

Nhat Hanh’s extensive body of work includes over 100 books on mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhism, with notable works such as “The Miracle of Mindfulness” and “Peace Is Every Step.” His teachings emphasize the intricate interconnectedness of all life, offering transformative perspectives on dealing with anger, fostering compassion, and nurturing peaceful relationships. His compelling insights have significantly influenced the field of mindfulness in the West, earning him the title “The Father of Mindfulness.”

Beyond his writings, Thich Nhat Hanh founded the Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism in France, the epicenter of his humanitarian work. Known for his active opposition to the Vietnam War, he has strived for peaceful reconciliation and conflict resolution, even getting nominated by Martin Luther King Jr. for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. Today, he remains a luminary figure, spreading insightful wisdom central to personal growth and universal peace.

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