The Art of Living

Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now

By: Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Gabra Zackman

In troubled times, there is an urgency to understand ourselves and our world. We have so many questions, and they tug at us night and day, consciously and unconsciously. In this important volume Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh—one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today—reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life’s deepest questions and experience the happiness and freedom we desire.

Thich Nhat Hanh presents, for the first time, seven transformative meditations that open up new perspectives on our lives, our relationships and our interconnectedness with the world around us. Based on the last full talks before his sudden hospitalization, and drawing on intimate examples from his own life, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how these seven meditations can free us to live a happy, peaceful and active life, and face ageing and dying with curiosity and joy and without fear.

Containing the essence of the Buddha’s teachings and Thich Nhat Hanh’s poignant, timeless, and clarifying prose, The Art of Living provides a spiritual dimension to our lives. This is not an effort to escape life or to dwell in a place of bliss outside of this world. Instead, this path will allow us to discover where we come from and where we are going. And most of all, it will generate happiness, understanding, and love, so we can live deeply in each moment of our life, right where we are.

My favorite spiritual author

Thich Nhat Hanh’s books and teachings resonate with me and this specific narrators voice makes the teachings that much more impactful. I’ve collected and relistened to much of Hanh’s books. Looking forward to continuous learning through his writings.

Sophisticated simplicity

What concise, clear and profound overview of Bhuddism and why mindfulness is the way out of the fog of stress and pain we are constantly labouring through on this planet. Thich speaks as a true master - so sharp and seasoned that he uses the least number of words to portray deep and difficult truth. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a better more peaceful way to do this life thing.

Beautiful.

This is so beautiful. It is a foundation and roadmap to finding happiness in life.

Exactly what we need

Great story, great teachings and perfect narration. Learning how we need to move forward. Exactly what we need.

Most wonderful insight. life-changing.

superb life philosophy. so wise. makes sense of life in realistic way. we can't and couldn't know or understand it all but we can touch peace and happiness through mindfulness with each breath with each step.