How to Sit

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title How to Sit
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Thich Nhat Hanh
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 156,Width 110
Category/GenreBuddhism
Spirituality and religious experience
ISBN/Barcode 9781846045141
ClassificationsDewey:294.34435
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Ebury Publishing
Imprint Rider & Co
Publication Date 7 July 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

One of five pocket-sized, essential guides to life from Zen Master and mindfulness expert, Thich Nhat Hanh How to Sit is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practise. How to Sit provides explicit, simple directions on the mechanics of posture and breathing, along with instructions for how best to achieve an awakened, relaxed state of clarity to cultivate concentration and compassion.

Author Biography

Born in Hue, Vietnam, Thich Nhat Hanh was a Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar and human rights activist. In 1967, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King. He founded the Van Hanh Buddhist University in Saigon, the School of Youth and Social Service and the Plum Village Buddhist community and meditation centre in France, where he lived for many years. He was the author of many acclaimed books including Peace is Every Step, Old Path White Clouds and Fear, which have sold millions of copies around the world. In 2018, he returned to Vietnam to live at the Tu Hieu Temple, where he was first ordained when he was sixteen years old. He died on 22nd January 2022, at the age of 95.