Hanh, Thich Nhat
Fragrant Palm Leaves: Journals 1962-1966 (Thich Nhat Hanh Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781946764720
- author:
- Hanh, Thich Nhat
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Parallax Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.1 x 12.7 centimeters (0.57 kg
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Mind, Body & Spirit, Meditation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Thich Nhat Hanh's Fragrant Palm Leaves Journals 1962-1966 offers a rare glimpse into the early life of a spiritual icon. Written between 1962 and 1966, these collected journals chronicle Thich Nhat Hanh's experiences as a young man in both the United States and Vietnam, during a time of great turmoil. As he navigates his studies at Princeton and Columbia Universities, Thich Nhat Hanh grapples with the challenges of making Buddhism relevant to everyday life. His reflections on mindfulness, meditation, and the human condition provide valuable insights into the development of his unique approach to spirituality. The journals also reveal his return to Vietnam in 1964, where he helps establish the movement known as Engaged Buddhism. This intimate collection provides a model for living fully, with awareness, during times of change and upheaval, offering a powerful reminder of the importance of mindfulness and compassion in our own lives.