Freedom is not given to us by anyone; we have to cultivate it ourselves.
Author: Thích Nhất Hạnh
Published: May 1, 2002
This compendium of the core teachings of Thích Nhất Hạnh, based on a talk given at a prison, shows how mindfulness practice can cultivate freedom no matter where you are.
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