A Moment of Transition, a Year of Celebration at Parallax Press
In 2026, we are celebrating 40 years of publishing as Parallax Press. We are also excited to welcome Matt Friberg as our new Publisher. Having served as Senior Editor on many Parallax titles, Matt’s work is deeply rooted in our community. At the same time, Hisae Matsuda is moving from the role of Publisher to Senior Editor, continuing to offer her guidance, wisdom, and steady attention to every page. We are grateful for this moment of continuation and renewal.
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New Releases + Available for Pre Order
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On Mindful Democracy
A Declaration of Interdependence to Mend a Fractured World
View this bookAn antidote to political burnout and civic despair: drawing on mindfulness and modern wisdom to cultivate resilience, healthy engagement, and skillful presence in turbulent times
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Making Space: Updated Edition
Creating a Home Meditation Practice
View this bookBe at home in yourself and recreate your living space as a cozy sanctuary of peace and calm during stressful times with this mindfulness meditation book by Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Between Earth and Sky
Available March 31, 2026.100 Days of Deep Looking in the Place of the Dead
View this bookA visually arresting and contemplative giftable book that pairs luminous, full color macro photography from the stark, mythical deserts of Oaxaca, Mexico with short, reflective prose rooted in mindfulness
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How to Fight
Available April 7, 2026.Hardcover Gift Edition
View this bookSpecial hardcover edition of the sixth book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice
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Caregiving and the Art of Presence
Available May 12, 2026.A Zen Nun’s Journey of Love and Letting Go
View this bookIn this tender, candid memoir spanning the last decade of her mother’s life, a Vietnamese American Zen teacher shares the deep challenges, unexpected gifts, and pathways through the overwhelming exhaustion and isolation of caregiving with the practice of mindfulness
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The Mindful Athlete: Second Edition
Available June 30, 2026.Secrets to Pure Performance
View this book“George helped me understand the art of mindfulness. To be neither distracted or focused, rigid or flexible, passive or aggressive. I learned just to be.” —Kobe Bryant
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Our Appointment with Life
Available July 14, 2026.The Buddha’s Teaching on Living in the Present
View this book“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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Breathe, You Are Alive!
Available July 28, 2026.Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing
View this bookLearn the foundational practices of mindful breathing in this key book by “the monk who taught the world mindfulness” The Sixteen Exercises of Mindful Breathing are the heart of Buddhist…
Take Action: Engaged Buddhism
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Fierce Vulnerability
Healing from Trauma, Emerging through Collapse
View this bookIn times of collapse, we need a movement that recognizes injustice as a reflection of collective trauma and embraces its role as a catalyst for collective healing through transformative action.
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America’s Racial Karma
An Invitation to Heal
View this bookImmediate, illuminating, and hopeful: this is the key set of talks given by leading Zen Buddhist teacher Larry Ward, PhD, on breaking America’s cycle of racial trauma.
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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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Healing Resistance
A Radically Different Response to Harm
View this bookActivists and social change agents, restorative justice practitioners, faith leaders, and anybody engaged in social progress and shifting society will find this mindful approach to nonviolent action indispensable. Nonviolence was…
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The World We Have
A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology
View this bookIn The World We Have peace activist and venerable Buddhist teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh offers a dramatic vision of the future of our planet facing multiple crises. Thích Nhất Hạnh…
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Good Citizens
Creating Enlightened Society
View this bookIn Good Citizens, Thich Nhat Hanh lays out the foundation for an international solidarity movement based on a shared sense of compassion, mindful consumption, and right action. Following these principles,…
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How to Fight
View this bookLearn how to relax the bonds of anger, attachment, and delusion through mindfulness and kindness toward ourselves and others.
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A Culture of Happiness
How to Scale Up Happiness from People to Organizations
View this bookPractical principles for creating conditions for happiness at scale from the former program director of the Gross National Happiness Center of Bhutan, the only country in the world to measure…
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Love Letter to the Earth
View this bookWhile many experts point to the enormous complexity in addressing issues ranging from the destruction of ecosystems to the loss of millions of species, Thich Nhat Hanh identifies one key…
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Unbroken Wholeness: Integrating Social Justice, Emotional Healing, and Spiritual Practice
Six Pathways to the Beloved Community
View this bookDistilling a lifetime’s insights on the triangle of healing emotional pain, social justice work, and spiritual growth, veteran activist and educator John Bell shares personal stories and reflective practices to…
Lastest Articles from The Mindfulness Bell
Children’s Library
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Mixed Rice
A Multicultural Tale of Food, Feelings, and Finding Home Together
View this bookDiscover Harmony and Flavorful Lessons in a Story About Celebrating Cultural Diversity
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Where Is the Buddha?
View this bookA new story for children from Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh: a young boy named Minh goes on a journey to find the Buddha, only to discover the Buddha is in each one of us.
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The Adventures of Drip and Drop
View this bookBeloved children’s book authors Jaimal Yogis and Matthew Allen are back with a new children’s book about how mindfulness begins with a leap of faith to feel alive again The…
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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 Are All Flowers
A Story of Appreciating Others
View this bookA rhyming, charming exploration of “flower-watering”—the art of appreciating others—for kids. We are all flowers! We all need to be seen and genuinely appreciated to be our best selves, just…
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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,…
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Our Earth, Our Home
The Essential Japanese Green Living Handbook for Kids
View this bookBeautifully illustrated, energetic guide from Japan for forward-thinking kids and parents on how to live in harmony with our earth—contains sections on DIY crafts, design thinking, mindfulness, gardening, eating, permaculture,…
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Peace, Love, Action!
Everyday Acts of Goodness from A to Z
View this bookPeace, Love, Action! is an illustrated, illuminated A-Z of everyday actions that directly make a peaceful, fun, and vibrant world. With original artworks bringing each action to life, “make friends,” “go…
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Mop Rides the Waves of Change
A Mop Rides Story: Save the Ocean with Mindfulness, Surfing, and a Band
View this bookWhen surfer kid Mop sees plastic in the ocean, he gets mad. But with mindfulness, he realizes anger won’t save the waves, and he turns his difficult feelings into a…
Latest by Thich Nhat Hanh
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Reincarnation
View this bookEvery moment is a moment of rebirth. And because the future is made of the present, we must live so that we have peace, freedom, and happiness in this moment.
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How to Love
Hardcover Gift Edition
View this bookThe most popular book in the “How To” series—now available in special hardcover edition.
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Peace Is This Moment Journal
52 Teachings for a Balanced Life from Thich Nhat Hanh
View this bookWhether you are new to mindfulness or a longtime practitioner, the Peace Is This Moment Journal offers a year-long companion for mindful living—helping you discover that the deepest peace is available to you right here and now.
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Touching Peace: Updated Edition
Practicing the Art of Mindful Living
View this bookIn Touching Peace, Thích Nhất Hạnh expands the teachings on practicing the art of mindful living begun in the best-selling Being Peace by giving specific, practical instructions on extending our meditation practice into our daily lives.
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How to Dream
View this bookIn the final book of the best-selling Mindfulness Essentials series, Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh shows us how to realize our dreams in this very moment. We all want our lives…
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In Love and Trust
Letters from a Zen Master
View this bookExperience Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh’s expressions of love, connection, and wisdom through archival photos and personal letters—now published in English for the very first time.
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How to Listen
View this bookListening with compassion can solve our most pressing issues—across global politics and interpersonal relationships and within our own hearts and minds.
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The Sun My Heart
View this bookThis sequel to The Miracle of Mindfulness offers accessible, eye-opening guidance for spiritual seekers on the path from mindfulness to true insight The Sun My Heart is one of Thích…
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Love in Action
Writings on Nonviolent Social Change
View this bookBe inspired by 21 key writings on nonviolence and reconciliation by Vietnamese peace activist and refugee advocate Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh “The essence of nonviolence is love,” Thích Nhất Hạnh says. “Out…
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Being Peace
View this bookA timeless introduction to Thích Nhất Hạnh’s most important teachings, revealing the connection between peace in oneself and peace in the world.
Latest Articles from Parallax Press
Remembering Debbie Berne
Our dear colleague Debbie Berne, who created the series look for Thích Nhất Hạnh’s iconic “How to” mindfulness books, died December 24, loved by family and friends.
Celebrating World Children’s Day
On World Children’s Day, we honor the right of all children to live in peace, safety, and dignity. In this article, we are delighted to share insights from the book Mixed Rice and a dialogue with author, Sophie Sarkar.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Terry Barber
Our dear friend, Dharma Teacher Terry Barber transitioned on November 9, 2024. Terry was a beloved colleague and had been the longest-serving member of Parallax Press.
Fierce Vulnerability for Collective Liberation
Fierce Vulnerability: Healing from Trauma, Emerging through Collapse details the need for nonviolent action that moves beyond “us vs them” dynamics, recognizes the need for healing collective trauma, and reconnects spiritual practice to standing up against injustice.