The Present Moment: A Retreat on the Practice of Mindfulness

Originally recorded at a weeklong retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh, The Present Moment shares the essential Buddhist practices designed to "touch the energy of mindfulness" we carry within us. It is through these timehonored teachings that anyone can open to the seeds of joy that are always present and waiting to change our lives. As a Buddhist monk in 1967 working to relieve the suffering caused by the Vietnam War, Thich Nhat Hanh was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, this Zen master and bestselling author is admired for his special way of teaching the dharma (essential Buddhist truths) to students of all faiths, while addressing the unique challenges of our day. The seeds of internal and external peace are already inside you, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches. You only need to learn to contact and nurture them. This is the path to transcending fear and anger; this is the path to a more peaceful world. Through easy-to-follow exercises, you will learn a treasury of meditations to help you walk, breathe, communicate-even cope with traffic-more deeply and consciously.