Silence
The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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Publisher Description
One of the world’s most beloved and acclaimed Buddhist leaders offers a profound guide to mastering our most powerful inner resource—silence—to help us find happiness, purpose, and peace
"The practice of mindfulness is very simple. You stop, you breathe, and you still your mind." – Thich Nhat Hanh
Burnout, anxiety, stress, brain fog, racing thoughts…all symptoms of our loud and chaotic world, making true stress and anxiety relief feel out of reach. In a time when attention is a commodity, yet disconnection and loneliness are at an all-time high, it can be hard to find a sense of self and belonging. We tend to look to external stimulus to bring us meaning, but what if by looking inward, we can discover what it truly means to be alive?
In his beautiful and beloved book, a foundational guide to spiritual wellness, Buddhist monk and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh guides us through the enlightening mindfulness techniques that can forever alter how we see and make sense of the world, and ourselves. With gentle anecdotes, simple Buddhist wisdom and practical exercises, he shows us how to live mindfully so that all the internal chatter ceases, and we are left with the eloquent sound of silence.
This gift of silence doesn't require hours upon hours of silent meditation or an existing practice of any kind. Through accessible yet ancient Buddhist rituals, Silence teaches us the art of living in the present moment, to recognize the beauty surrounding us, and to find harmony. With mindfulness comes stillness—and the happiness and well-being we long for. Through silence, Thich Nhat Hanh reveals, we are free to hear, to see— and just be.
This powerful meditation guide offers timeless wisdom to quiet your mind and find your way back home:
Finding Inner Peace: Learn how to turn off what Hanh calls "Radio Non-Stop Thinking" and discover the profound, restorative power of your own inner silence.A Guide to Meditation: Simple, accessible practices for mindful breathing, walking, and sitting that you can integrate into your daily routine, no prior experience needed.The Four Nutriments: Understand how to mindfully consume not just food, but also the sense impressions, desires, and consciousness that shape your well-being.The Island of Self: Cultivate a reliable inner refuge—your "island of self"—where you can find freedom and harmony no matter the chaos surrounding you.
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Each of Nhat Hanh's many books tweaks his simple but profound message mindfulness to address an acutely perceived need in contemporary society. Here the famed Vietnamese Zen master and activist (perhaps best known for Peace Is Every Step) addresses physical and mental noise, fostered in particular by dependence on technology smartphones, email, video games, television, social media. "Our need to be filled up with one thing or another all the time is the collective disease of human beings in our era," he writes. The alternative of cultivating inner silence addresses the hunger for real connection that electronic devices promise but fail to provide. Nhat Hanh's always inspiring wisdom is conveyed skillfully through clear explanations, stories, and practices. However, he includes a startling four pages on a Vietnamese colleague's self-immolation in the 1960s ("I tell this story not because I think you should do something this drastic, but simply to illustrate the power of silent action") that could be troubling for some who pick up this book for encouragement in the face of suffering or despair. The text's wide spacing and distracting pull quotes set in large type bump up the page count of a very short book. Despite these flaws, the book is a compelling presentation of Nhat Hanh's core teaching.
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