
Parallax Press is a nonprofit publisher founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. We publish books and media on the art of mindful living and Engaged Buddhism. We are committed to offering teachings that help transform suffering and injustice. Our aspiration is to contribute to collective insight and awakening, bringing about a more joyful, healthy, and compassionate society.

Latest Releases
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A cloud never dies
Printed calligraphy from Thich Nhat Hanh
View this bookCalligraphies are a “bell of mindfulness” for the viewer, reminding us to arrive in the here and now, and touch the wonders of life.
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Cracking the Walnut
Understanding the Dialectics of Nagarjuna
View this bookZen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s commentary on Nagarjuna’s Treatise on the Middle Way, one of the most famous Buddhist texts in existence Nagarjuna is a giant in the Buddhist canon,…
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Bell of Mindfulness
View this bookThese elegant brass bells invite us to spend a moment in mindfulness. A high-quality import from Japan (Large and Small) and from Nepal (mini), they are available in three sizes…
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Chanting from the Heart Vol 1
Sutras and Chants for Recitation from the Plum Village Community
View this bookChanting from the Heart Vol. 1: The first volume in the revised edition of Chanting from the Heart, by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the monks and nuns of…
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Chanting from the Heart Vol 2
Ceremonies and Practices from the Plum Village Community
View this bookChanting from the Heart Vol. 2: The second volume in the revised edition of Chanting from the Heart, by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the monks and nuns of…
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Mop Rides the Waves of Courage
A Mop Rides Story (Emotional Regulation for Kids)
View this bookThe third in the Mop Rides series! Surfer Mop is back, this time with a case of the jitters that his dad and friends help him tackle. Mop, his friends,…
Best Sellers
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No Mud, No Lotus
The Art of Transforming Suffering
View this bookThe secret to happiness is to acknowledge and transform suffering, not to run away from it. In No Mud, No Lotus, Thich Nhat Hanh offers practices and inspiration transforming suffering…
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The Mindfulness Survival Kit
Five Essential Practices
View this bookThe Five Mindfulness Trainings (also referred to as “Precepts”)—not to kill, steal, commit adultery, lie, or take intoxicants—are the basic statement of ethics and morality in Buddhism. In The Mindfulness…
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Old Path White Clouds
Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
View this bookOld Path White Clouds presents the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Drawn directly from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably…
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How to Love
View this bookNew York Times Relationships & Religion Bestseller Featured by Maria Popova on Brainpickings How to Love is the third title in Parallax’s Mindfulness Essentials Series of how-to titles by Zen Master…
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Happiness
Essential Mindfulness Practices
View this bookThich Nhat Hanh’s central teaching is that, through mindfulness, we can learn to live in the present moment instead of in the past and in the future. It’s only way…
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How to Relax
View this bookIn How to Relax, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares inspiration and clear, simple directions for exploring mindfulness meditation. With sections on healing, relief from nonstop thinking, transforming unpleasant sounds, solitude,…
Dealing with Difficulty
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Unshakeable
Available November 28, 2023.Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and Collective Awakening
View this bookA holistic system for gaining and maintaining the stability of mind needed for personal and social transformation, even in the midst of trauma—with simple, body-based exercises grounded in neuroscience and…
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Where Did Poppy Go?
A Story about Loss, Grief, and Renewal
View this bookAfter a grandfather dies, a father and son journey forward through seasons and time, discovering how our loved ones remain with us even after they pass on.
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We Were Made for These Times
Ten Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption
View this bookWe all go through times when it feels like the ground is being pulled out from under us. What we relied on as steady and solid may change or even…
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How to Live When a Loved One Dies
Healing Meditations for Grief and Loss
View this bookIn this book that offers relief to anyone moving though intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, comforting words of wisdom on how to transform our…
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This Difficult Thing of Being Human
The Art of Self-Compassion
View this bookWe all long for someone to offer us unconditional love and support. But what if that person is us? The practice of mindful self-compassion creates the space we need so…
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The Nest in the Stream
Lessons from Nature on Being with Pain
View this bookA concise and inspirational book for anyone dealing with pain by a long time palliative care doctor who is greatly inspired by Native American wisdom and the natural world. This…
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No Mud, No Lotus
The Art of Transforming Suffering
View this bookThe secret to happiness is to acknowledge and transform suffering, not to run away from it. In No Mud, No Lotus, Thich Nhat Hanh offers practices and inspiration transforming suffering…
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Beginning Anew
Four Steps to Restoring Communication
View this bookIn Beginning Anew, Sister Chân Không shares a concrete, four-part process that can help anyone clear up misunderstandings, communicate more honestly and openly with the people around them, and heal…
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Unfinished Conversation
Healing from Suicide and Loss
View this bookUnfinished Conversation is a story of profound grief and the journey to healing that followed. Based on a journal Robert Lesoine kept during the two years following the suicide of his…
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Calming the Fearful Mind
A Zen Response to Terrorism
View this bookIn a time of terrorism and uncertainty, how can any of us feel truly safe? Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh looks at the real roots of terrorism and fear and…
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To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.
Thich Nhat Hanh

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Book Launch Celebration!
Join us to celebrate the book launch of Tears Become Rain: Stories of Transformation and Healing Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh on October 10th, 2023.

Flickering Flames
All relationships go through ups and downs. If we are fortunate enough (and benefit from things like a supportive community, a mindfulness practice, or other stabilizing strategies), we can experience this ebb and flow with some level of comfort. But sometimes we get stuck in a down flow. You may notice there is less sexual chemistry or desire or that the time you spend together is not as enjoyable. You might bicker more or feel irritated by your partner’s every move. Or perhaps your relationship just feels meh…nothing special or exciting. If any of this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing relationship burnout.

Beating the Winter Blahs
It’s time to put away the holiday decor. New Year’s Day—with all its excitement and newness—is over. All you have stretching out in front of you now is…winter. Not the merry/exciting holiday winter—just plain old January and February winter. This period of time can feel dreary and low for many people,but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are three ways to beat the winter “blahs” that can help you to embrace, rather than brace against, this season.