True and Useful . . . and Kind
Seek and say what is true and useful with kindness for self and others.
Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist teacher, author, nun and mother who inspires millions worldwide with her down-to-earth message of practicing peace in turbulent times. She has written many wonderful books full of practical interpretations of Buddhism that can be applied to everyday life. One of my favorite is When Things Fall Apart, which helped me…
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh was a global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist, renowned for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace. A gentle, humble monk, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called him “an Apostle of peace and nonviolence” when nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Exiled from his native…
A Simple Meditation Focus from Thich Nhat Hanh Working with our breathing is a common meditation technique to help us focus and calm the busy chatter of our mind. Thich Nhat Hanh was a highly respected Vietnamese Buddhist monk and teacher who authored many books on meditation, including Present Moment Wonderful Moment, from which the…