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    Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise
    Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise
    Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise
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    Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise

    Written by Thich Nhat Hanh

    Narrated by Dan Woren

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    The Zen master and one of the world's most beloved teachers returns with a concise, practical guide to understanding and developing our most powerful inner resource—silence—to help us find happiness, purpose, and peace.

    Many people embark on a seemingly futile search for happiness, running as if there is somewhere else to get to, when the world they live in is full of wonder. To be alive is a miracle. Beauty calls to us every day, yet we rarely are in the position to listen. To hear the call of beauty and respond to it, we need silence.

    Silence shows us how to find and maintain our equanimity amid the barrage of noise. Thich Nhat Hanh guides us on a path to cultivate calm even in the most chaotic places. This gift of silence doesn't require hours upon hours of silent meditation or an existing practice of any kind. Through careful breathing and mindfulness techniques he teaches us how to become truly present in the moment, to recognize the beauty surrounding us, and to find harmony. With mindfulness comes stillness—and the silence we need to come back to ourselves and discover who we are and what we truly want, the keys to happiness and well-being.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateJan 27, 2015
    ISBN9780062394811
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    Thich Nhat Hanh

    Thich Nhat Hanh was a world-renowned Buddhist Zen master, poet, author, scholar, and activist for social change, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was the author of many bestselling books, including the classics Peace Is Every Step and The Art of Living. Through his books and retreats at the monasteries he has founded in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia, he became a pre-eminent figure in contemporary Buddhism, offering teachings that are both deeply rooted in ancient wisdom and accessible to all.  Sister Chan Khong is Thich Nhat Hanh’s most senior monastic disciple and lifelong collaborator. A leading force in his engaged Buddhism programs and humanitarian projects, her books include Learning True Love and Beginning Anew. Sister True Dedication is a former journalist and monastic Dharma Teacher ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh. 

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    • 5/5
      another great teaching by zen master. I would recommend looking into he's other works.

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    • 5/5
      Excellent read helps reduce anxiety. Highly recommend. Teaches technics of self awareness
    • 5/5
      Very underrated author. Excellent book. It improved my life quality.
    • 5/5
      Very practical way to live a better and more fulling life.
    • 5/5
      Best support in my journey on becoming quite and still. Thank you ❤️!
    • 5/5
      My favorite TNH book ever as it covers much about being present and meditation. Great for beginners as well as a refresher for advanced practitioners. It seems almost a review of all of TNH’s in one. Smile!
    • 5/5
      "Be aimless". Another beautiful book, everything Thich Nhath Hanh has to say is important and worth listening to.
    • 5/5
      Just love all his books. Absolutely the best advice for living a more appreciated and balanced life!
    • 5/5
      Great information on peaceful living and very easy to adapt to daily living
    • 5/5
      In this book, we understand that sitting in silence, as easy as it might seem, is a great challenge. Accomplishing silent moments in our busy lives is actually one of the best ACTIVITIES we can pride ourselves in.
    • 5/5
      Thank you so much .. I really enjoy ! I loved it
    • 4/5
      Beautiful reminder on how to immerse into mindfulness and leave a more peaceful quiet life in the midst of crazy living
    • 5/5
      Inspiring. I’m new into “silence” and this book made me decide to Go deeper into the Buddhist path
    • 3/5
      There are a few insightful stories here, including some context on Thich Quang Duc, the monk who poured gasoline on himself and sat in lotus position in perfect stillness while he burned to death. The book was both boring and fascinating for me.
    • 5/5
      This is an absolutely brilliant book. I would go so far as to say that not one word is superfluous. This is an essential book for modern living and, is especially relevant in todays times, which are full of noise and chaos. Having and treasuring those moments of silence is very important for clear thinking, building relationships, having a calmer disposition. Very simple to read. Extremely relevant, as I have said. The lessons are timeless.
    • 5/5
      The "silence" is both internal and external. Mindfulness as a remedy to "Radio NST" -- Non-Stop Thinking. A powerful reminder of the need for quiet and meditation throughout the day.
    • 4/5
      Thich Nhat Hanh's Silence is subtitled The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise. Just reading this book reminded me of the importance of taking time to sit in silence and stillness, and so I did.
    • 4/5
      Hanh guides us on a path to cultivate the calm within ourselves to experience the profound power of quiet amid our noisy everyday lives. It is about the wisdom and practice of mindfulness and its connection to silence.