The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
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One of the best available introductions to the wisdom and beauty of meditation practice. –New Age Journal
In this eloquent and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means for learning the skills of mindfulness. From washing dishes and answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness.
Thich Nhat Hanh’s powerful insights and teachings have been cherished by generations of readers seeking to learn about mindfulness and stress reduction. As the world we live in grows all the more overwhelming, The Miracle of Mindfulness remains an effective antidote to the accelerated speed and intense expectations of our lives.
Publisher : Beacon Press
Publication date : May 1, 1999
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 140 pages
ISBN-10 : 0807012394
ISBN-13 : 978-0807012390
Item Weight : 6.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.39 x 0.48 x 7.98 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #11,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Buddhist Rituals & Practice (Books) #7 in Consciousness & Thought Philosophy #36 in Meditation (Books)
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C. E. Stevens –
How to “do” Buddhism
“The Miracle of Mindfulness” is the fourth book of Thich Nhat Hanh’s that I’ve read, and it provides a straight-forward, “how to” guide for achieving mindfulness. If you’re like me, if you read the sutras or books on Buddhism by such enlightened people as Nhat Hanh, you find yourself thinking: this makes sense and is quite inspiring and enlightening … but how exactly does one “be” Buddhist or “do” Buddhism? Buddhism can at times seem rather esoteric and abstract; what makes “The Miracle of Mindfulness” so eye-opening is that Nhat Hanh provides quite explicit and concrete activities and exercises for being awake and being aware.Of course, this is easier said than done … and Nhat Hanh is writing to an audience he presumes is already familiar with the basics of Buddhism … so despite this short volume’s deceptive simplicity, I personally do not know if this would be the best preliminary introduction to Buddhism. Personally, I might start with a work such as his “Peace in Every Step” or Steve Hagen’s “Buddhism Plain and Simple” and then consider reading this book. Then, somewhere along the way, definitely read Nhat Hanh’s “The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching” to better understand some of the key Buddhist concepts such as the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, and also read some sutras–I think that Red Pine’s translations and commentaries on the Heart Sutra and Diamond Sutra are quite good.All of the texts I mention are worth reading and re-reading, but of them, “The Miracle of Mindfulness” is probably the most explicit and straight-forward “manual” for not just understanding but actually practicing Buddhism. I highly recommend reading it and practicing what is written.
Tom McGee –
Mindfulness Meditation Made Easy
This author has a unique ability to boil down a concept to a simple easily understood recipe that most people can quickly grasp. He has written a Manual on Mindfulness meditation in a 148 page back pocket sized book. It contains picturesque examples and a choice of a variety of exercises that the reader can use to enjoy life in the moment and appreciate the interrelationship of all things.Nhat Hanh’s Mindfulness exercises teach us to become aware of the miracle of life. We do not think of things as being good or bad, we simply observe them as they are breathing, observing, appreciating, and letting thoughts pass. We practice and live our life in mindfulness of and the interrelationship to all things. When we eat a tangerine, for example, we do so thinking and enjoying exactly what we are doing in the moment. Our mind is not on what we will do when we are finished with the task at hand or day dreaming about something else. We feel the texture of the tangerine as we peel it. We note the spray and fragrance that the fruit releases during the process. We taste each juicy bite and enjoy the succulent fruit being thoroughly chewed and swallowed in the moment. We take the time to pause and think of the mother of the fruit, the tree and how the flowers and leafs are bathed by the sun and rain. We imagine the bee’s pollinating the flowery tree. We appreciate tree roots roll receiving and transmitting the earth’s nourishment and the rains moisture.In addition to awakening us to what is, Hanh teaches us to liberate our hearts and minds from incorrect thinking and to have compassion for those not yet awakened to truth.
Amazon Customer –
Overall good, but a bit of a jumble and somewhat repetitive.
Maybe it is because I have been exposed to mindfulness in books more oriented toward specific issues like anxiety and I am new to the more zen oriented approach, but I found the book interesting, but at times repetitive, not always on subject, and not offering particularly in-depth mindfulness techniques. Much of the discussion is oriented to the philosophical aspects of mindfulness and then how to apply mindfulness on a daily basis. While some may have the time and discipline to practice mindfulness throughout each day as suggested by the author, I think this approach may be difficult for many. The mindful techniques are basic, but appear sound. There is definitely a bend toward Buddhism as to be expected, but if a reader is not conversant in Buddhist philosophy some chapters may be difficult to understand and they may seem unrelated to the primary subject. Other chapters were loosely related to the main subject, but offered good insight and advice. The author was a well respected Zen master and no doubt his books have much to offer, but for me this book seemed to ramble a bit and may have not been the best choice personally.
Amazon Customer –
Clear, sympathetic and good use of examples. As I read I could visualise how to be more mindful in my daily activities.The exercises for breathing are straightforward and easy to follow.The last section probably requires regular repeated reading for best results.
Robin Mathew –
Original book and great insight for beginners to meditation and mindfulness
Oliver Ashworth –
Fast, easy delivery, I received the book well within the allotted time. I had no problems with this seller as all transactions flowed smoothly.
Deepa Vijay –
Very insightful
LEANDRO MACIEL ALVES –
Excelente leitura e insiights maravilhosos, de uma pessoa que realmente segue aquilo que faz, com muita compaixão amor e sabedoria