Our Appointment with Life
The Buddha's Teaching on Living in the Present
"Our appointment with life is in the present moment. The place of our appointment is right here, in this very place." —Thích Nhất Hạnh
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This neweasily accessible translation and commentary by Thích Nhất Hạnh on the Sutra on Knowing the Better Way To Live Alone, is the earliest teaching of the Buddha on living fully in the present moment.
“To live alone” doesn’t mean to isolate oneself from society. It means to live in mindfulness: to let go of the past and the future, and to look deeply and discover the true nature of all that is taking place in the present moment.
To fully realize this is to meet our appointment with life and to experience peace, joy, and happiness this realization brings. A wonderful addition to the library of anyone interested in Buddhist studies.
Additional information
Additional information
| Weight | .19 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4 × .22 × 6 in |
| Format | Paperback |
About Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh is a global spiritual leader, poet, and peace activist, revered around the world for his pioneering teachings on mindfulness, global ethics, and peace. Born in Vietnam in 1926, he became a Zen Buddhist monk at the age of sixteen. Over seven decades of teaching, he... Read More
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