Zen master, poet, monk and peace advocate, Thích Nhất Hạnh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who lived in exile in France for over 30 years.

Through his writings and retreats he has helped countless people of all religious backgrounds to live mindfully in the present moment, to uproot sources of anger and distrust, and to achieve relationships of love and understanding.

This book features Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Essential Writings.

The introduction is written by Sister Annabel Laity who is a Buddhist nun and Dharma teacher in the Plum Village tradition

Thich Nhat Hanh: Essential Writings

Modern Spiritual Masters Series

Author: Thích Nhất Hạnh

Published: March 1, 2001

Zen master, poet, monk and peace advocate, Thích Nhất Hạnh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who lived in exile in France for over 30 years.

This book features Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Essential Writings.

The introduction is written by Sister Annabel Laity who is a Buddhist nun and Dharma teacher in the Plum Village tradition

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