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Thich Nhat Hanh

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Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) was a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, peace activist, poet, and influential teacher of mindfulness and engaged Buddhism. Exiled from Vietnam in 1966 for his peace work, he founded the Plum Village community in France and helped bring Buddhist mindfulness practice to a wide international audience. He authored and co-authored more than 100 books in English, including works on meditation, Buddhist texts, peace, ecology, memoir, poetry, fiction, and children's literature.

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Cover of The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

The clearest foundational introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh's practical mindfulness teachings.

Cover of Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

An accessible introduction to bringing mindfulness into ordinary daily life.

Cover of The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching

The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching

A comprehensive entry point to his presentation of core Buddhist teachings.

Cover of Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha

Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha

The best starting point for his retelling of the Buddha's life and teachings.

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Mindfulness Essentials

A series of concise, illustrated books offering practical mindfulness teachings for everyday life.

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  1. 1 Cover of How to Sit
    How to Sit

    Book 1 · nonfiction · 2014

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  2. 2 Cover of How to Eat
    How to Eat

    Book 2 · nonfiction · 2014

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  3. 3 Cover of How to Love
    How to Love

    Book 3 · nonfiction · 2014

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  4. 4 Cover of How to Walk
    How to Walk

    Book 4 · nonfiction · 2015

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  5. 5 Cover of How to Relax
    How to Relax

    Book 5 · nonfiction · 2015

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  6. 6 Cover of How to Fight
    How to Fight

    Book 6 · nonfiction · 2017

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  7. 7 Cover of How to See
    How to See

    Book 7 · nonfiction · 2018

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  8. 8 Cover of How to Connect
    How to Connect

    Book 8 · nonfiction · 2020

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  9. 9 Cover of How to Focus
    How to Focus

    Book 9 · nonfiction · 2022

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  10. 10 Cover of How to Listen
    How to Listen

    Book 10 · nonfiction · 2022

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  11. 11 Cover of How to Smile
    How to Smile

    Book 11 · nonfiction · 2022

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  12. 12 Cover of How to Dream
    How to Dream

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Outside the series

Bibliography by category

Novels (70)
  1. Cover of Vietnam: Lotus in a Sea of Fire
    Vietnam: Lotus in a Sea of Fire

    nonfiction · 1967

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  2. Cover of Zen Keys: A Guide to Zen Practice
    Zen Keys: A Guide to Zen Practice

    nonfiction · 1994

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  3. Cover of The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
    The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

    nonfiction · 1975

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  4. Cover of Being Peace
    Being Peace

    nonfiction · 1987

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  5. Cover of The Sun My Heart
    The Sun My Heart

    nonfiction · 1988

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  6. Cover of Our Appointment with Life: Sutra on Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone
    Our Appointment with Life: Sutra on Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone

    nonfiction · 1990

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  7. Cover of Breathe, You Are Alive: The Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing
    Breathe, You Are Alive: The Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing

    nonfiction · 1990

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  8. Cover of Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
    Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha

    nonfiction · 1991

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  9. Cover of Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
    Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

    nonfiction · 1991

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  10. Cover of Touching Peace: Practicing the Art of Mindful Living
    Touching Peace: Practicing the Art of Mindful Living

    nonfiction · 1992

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  11. The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusion: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Diamond Sutra

    nonfiction · 1992

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  12. Hermitage Among the Clouds

    novel · 1993

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  13. A Rose for Your Pocket: An Appreciation of Motherhood

    nonfiction · 1993

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  14. Cover of Cultivating the Mind of Love
    Cultivating the Mind of Love

    nonfiction · 1996

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  15. Cover of Living Buddha, Living Christ
    Living Buddha, Living Christ

    nonfiction · 1995

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  16. Cover of The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra
    The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra

    nonfiction · 1997

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  17. Cover of Transformation and Healing: Sutra on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness
    Transformation and Healing: Sutra on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness

    nonfiction · 1997

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  18. Cover of True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart
    True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart

    nonfiction · 1997

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  19. Cover of Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training
    Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training

    nonfiction · 1997

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  20. Cover of Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers
    Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers

    nonfiction · 1999

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  21. Cover of The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
    The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching

    nonfiction · 1999

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  22. The Path of Emancipation: Talks from a 21-Day Mindfulness Retreat

    nonfiction · 2000

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  23. Cover of The Raft Is Not the Shore: Conversations Toward a Buddhist-Christian Awareness
    The Raft Is Not the Shore: Conversations Toward a Buddhist-Christian Awareness

    nonfiction · 2000

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  24. Cover of Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames
    Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames

    nonfiction · 2001

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  25. Cover of Be Free Where You Are
    Be Free Where You Are

    nonfiction · 2002

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  26. Cover of No Death, No Fear
    No Death, No Fear

    nonfiction · 2002

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  27. Cover of Creating True Peace: Ending Violence in Yourself, Your Family, Your Community, and the World
    Creating True Peace: Ending Violence in Yourself, Your Family, Your Community, and the World

    nonfiction · 2003

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  28. Taming the Tiger Within: Meditations on Transforming Difficult Emotions

    nonfiction · 2004

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  29. Touching the Earth: Intimate Conversations with the Buddha

    nonfiction · 2004

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  30. Cover of Teachings on Love
    Teachings on Love

    nonfiction · 2005

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  31. Calming the Fearful Mind: A Zen Response to Terrorism

    nonfiction · 2005

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  32. Peace Begins Here: Palestinians and Israelis Listening to Each Other

    nonfiction · 2005

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  33. Cover of The Energy of Prayer: How to Deepen Your Spiritual Practice
    The Energy of Prayer: How to Deepen Your Spiritual Practice

    nonfiction · 2006

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  34. Cover of Understanding Our Mind: 50 Verses on Buddhist Psychology
    Understanding Our Mind: 50 Verses on Buddhist Psychology

    nonfiction · 2006

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  35. Cover of Buddha Mind, Buddha Body: Walking Toward Enlightenment
    Buddha Mind, Buddha Body: Walking Toward Enlightenment

    nonfiction · 2007

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  36. Cover of Nothing To Do, Nowhere To Go: Waking Up To Who You Are
    Nothing To Do, Nowhere To Go: Waking Up To Who You Are

    nonfiction · 2007

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  37. Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children

    nonfiction · 2007

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  38. Cover of The Art of Power
    The Art of Power

    nonfiction · 2007

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  39. Cover of Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society
    Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society

    nonfiction · 2008

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  40. Mindful Movements: Ten Exercises for Well-Being

    nonfiction · 2008

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  41. Under the Banyan Tree: Overcoming Fear and Sorrow

    nonfiction · 2008

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  42. Cover of The World We Have: A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology
    The World We Have: A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology

    nonfiction · 2008

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  43. Cover of The Blooming of a Lotus
    The Blooming of a Lotus

    nonfiction · 2009

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  44. Cover of Answers from the Heart: Practical Responses to Life's Burning Questions
    Answers from the Heart: Practical Responses to Life's Burning Questions

    nonfiction · 2009

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  45. Cover of Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child
    Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child

    nonfiction · 2010

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  46. Cover of Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life
    Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life

    nonfiction · 2010

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  47. Cover of You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
    You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment

    nonfiction · 2010

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  48. Cover of Fidelity: How to Create a Loving Relationship That Lasts
    Fidelity: How to Create a Loving Relationship That Lasts

    nonfiction · 2011

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  49. Cover of The Novice: A Story of True Love
    The Novice: A Story of True Love

    novel · 2011

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  50. Making Space: Creating a Home Meditation Practice

    nonfiction · 2011

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  51. Cover of Peace Is Every Breath: A Practice for Our Busy Lives
    Peace Is Every Breath: A Practice for Our Busy Lives

    nonfiction · 2011

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  52. Cover of Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh
    Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh

    nonfiction · 2011

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  53. Cover of Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm
    Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm

    nonfiction · 2012

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  54. Cover of Love Letter to the Earth
    Love Letter to the Earth

    nonfiction · 2012

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  55. Cover of The Art of Communicating
    The Art of Communicating

    nonfiction · 2013

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  56. Cover of The Mindfulness Survival Kit: Five Essential Practices
    The Mindfulness Survival Kit: Five Essential Practices

    nonfiction · 2013

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  57. Cover of No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering
    No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering

    nonfiction · 2014

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  58. Cover of Inside the Now: Meditations on Time
    Inside the Now: Meditations on Time

    nonfiction · 2015

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  59. Cover of Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise
    Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise

    nonfiction · 2015

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  60. Cover of Happy Teachers Change the World: A Guide for Cultivating Mindfulness in Education
    Happy Teachers Change the World: A Guide for Cultivating Mindfulness in Education

    nonfiction · 2016

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  61. Cover of The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now
    The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now

    nonfiction · 2017

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  62. Cover of The Other Shore: A New Translation of the Heart Sutra with Commentaries
    The Other Shore: A New Translation of the Heart Sutra with Commentaries

    nonfiction · 2017

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  63. Cover of Finding Our True Home: Living in the Pure Land Here and Now
    Finding Our True Home: Living in the Pure Land Here and Now

    nonfiction · 2017

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  64. Cover of Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
    Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet

    nonfiction · 2021

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  65. Cover of How to Live When a Loved One Dies: Healing Meditations for Grief and Loss
    How to Live When a Loved One Dies: Healing Meditations for Grief and Loss

    nonfiction · 2021

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  66. Enjoying the Ultimate: The Nirvana Chapter of the Dharmapada

    nonfiction · 2021

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  67. The Admonitions and Encouraging Words of Master Guishan

    nonfiction · 2022

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  68. The Bodhisattva Path: Commentary on the Vimalakirti and Ugrapariprccha Sutras

    nonfiction · 2023

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  69. Cover of Cracking the Walnut: Understanding the Dialectics of Nagarjuna
    Cracking the Walnut: Understanding the Dialectics of Nagarjuna

    nonfiction · 2023

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  70. Peaceful Action, Open Heart: Lessons from the Lotus Sutra

    nonfiction · 2024

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Nonfiction (3)
  1. Cover of Fragrant Palm Leaves: Journals, 1962–1966
    Fragrant Palm Leaves: Journals, 1962–1966

    memoir · 1999

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  2. Cover of My Master's Robe: Memories of a Novice Monk
    My Master's Robe: Memories of a Novice Monk

    memoir · 2002

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  3. Cover of At Home in the World: Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life
    At Home in the World: Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life

    memoir · 2016

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Essays and speeches (1)
  1. Cover of Love in Action: Writings on Nonviolent Social Change
    Love in Action: Writings on Nonviolent Social Change

    essays · 1993

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Children's books (6)
  1. Cover of A Pebble for Your Pocket: Mindful Stories for Children and Grown-ups
    A Pebble for Your Pocket: Mindful Stories for Children and Grown-ups

    children's-literature · 2001

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  2. Cover of Under the Rose Apple Tree
    Under the Rose Apple Tree

    children's-literature · 2004

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  3. Cover of The Hermit and the Well
    The Hermit and the Well

    children's-literature · 2004

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  4. Cover of A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles
    A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles

    children's-literature · 2008

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  5. Cover of Is Nothing Something?: Kids' Questions and Zen Answers About Life, Death, Family, Friendship, and Everything in Between
    Is Nothing Something?: Kids' Questions and Zen Answers About Life, Death, Family, Friendship, and Everything in Between

    children's-literature · 2014

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  6. Cover of Where Is the Buddha?
    Where Is the Buddha?

    children's-literature · 2021

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Poetry (2)
  1. Cover of Call Me By My True Names: The Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh
    Call Me By My True Names: The Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh

    poetry · 1993

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  2. Cover of Present Moment Wonderful Moment: Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living
    Present Moment Wonderful Moment: Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living

    poetry · 2006

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Other (4)
  1. Cover of The Moon Bamboo
    The Moon Bamboo

    short-stories · 1989

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  2. The Dragon Prince: Stories and Legends from Vietnam

    short-stories · 2000

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  3. In Love and Trust: Letters from a Zen Master

    letters · 2024

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