Overview
In a new edition of this classic, the renowned Zen monk and bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh explains what real love is and how we can experience it in our daily lives, for readers of any faith. In this little treasure, Thich Nhat Hanh offers a Buddhist view of love along with techniques for manifesting it in our daily lives. In his characteristically direct, simple, and compassionate style, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the Buddhist tradition- lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom. In order to love in a real way, Thich Nhat Hanh explains, we need to learn how to be fully present in our lives. In True Love he offers readers the technique of conscious breathing as a method for synchronizing the mind and body to establish the conditions of love. He goes on to offer a mantra practice for generating love that consists of expressing four key statements or intentions in our relationships. These include- ""Dear one, I am really there for you""; ""Dear one, I know that you are there, and I am really happy about it""; ""Dear one, I know that you are suffering, and that is why I am here for you""; and ""Dear one, I am suffering, please help me."" In the concluding section of the book, Thich Nhat Hanh explains how love can help us to heal our own pain, fear, and negativity. He explains that we must not regard negative emotions as bad and repress them. We must recognize them as part of us and allow them into our consciousness, where they can be cared for by the ""loving mother of mindfulness.""
Full Product Details
Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Weight: 0.369kg
ISBN: 9781645472445
ISBN 10: 1645472442
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 19 September 2023
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
[Thich Nhat Hanh] shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth. -the Dalai Lama Among Buddhist leaders influential in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh ranks second only to the Dalai Lama. - New York Times Thich Nhat Hanh writes with the voice of the Buddha. -Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
Author Information
A Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, THICH NHAT HANH was an internationally known author, poet, scholar, and peace activist, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr. He is the author of numerous books, including the best-selling Living Buddha, Living Christ; Anger- Wisdom for Cooling the Flames; Peace Is Every Step;and The Miracle of Mindfulness.He founded monastic communities in France, Vermont, and California. He passed away peacefully at the age of 95 in January 2022.
