{"product_id":"happiness-essential-mindfulness-practices-9781888375916","title":"Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices","description":"\u003cb\u003eThich 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 to truly develop peace, both in one's self and in the world. Now, for the first time, all Thich Nhat Hanh's key practices are collected in one accessible and easy-to-use volume\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eHappiness\u003c\/i\u003e is structured to introduce those new to Buddhist teachings as well as for more experienced practitioners, serving as a quintessential resource of mindfulness practices. Integrating these practices into daily life allows the reader to begin to cultivate peace and joy within him\/herself, leading to solidity and freedom from fear, misunderstanding, and suffering. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With the practices offered in \u003ci\u003eHappiness\u003c\/i\u003e, Thich Nhat Hanh encourages the reader to learn to do all the things they do in daily life with mindfulness; to walk, sit, work, eat, and drive, with full awareness of what they are doing. It can bring about a shift towards one of the principles of engaged Buddhism, a shift towards practicing mindfulness in every moment of the day and not just while 'formally' meditating. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Thich Nhat Hanh encourages his readers to \"try to be intelligent and skillful in their practice, approaching every aspect of the practice with curiosity and a sense of search. It's important to practice with understanding and not just for the form and appearance. Enjoy your practice with a relaxed and gentle attitude, with an open mind and receptive heart.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nhat Hanh, Thich\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Parallax Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781888375916\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.30w x 0.50d","brand":"Thich Nhat Hanh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39818320117835,"sku":"9781888375916","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_3c8547f0-ddf0-446a-af23-5f13ccde6b80.jpg?v=1659409281","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/happiness-essential-mindfulness-practices-9781888375916","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}