He’s a firm believer in practicing mindfulness, truly experiencing the present moment, everywhere we can, in the kitchen, driving a car or even walking in a park. To him, a ringing bell can be a gentle reminder to call us back to our true selves. Can you believe how many books this monk has written? Over 100 with more than 40 in English! I could go on and on about Nhat Hanh, he’s established schools, built healthcare clinics, and helped rebuild villages, but it’s time to get down to business.īrief Synopsis: Peace is Every Step reminds us that we can find peace in any available moment. He’s taught at Columbia University and was nominated by Martin Luther King Jr. When he was just a teenager, he left home to become a Zen monk. Nhat Hanh coined the term “Engaged Buddhism” which refers to Buddhists who are seeking ways to apply the insights from meditation practice and dharma teachings to situations of social, political, environmental, and economic suffering and injustice. I was introduced to the Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh by my father-in-law, who practices his walking meditation. It sounds so easy to do but I know it takes a tremendous amount of practice. It’s a topic that I’m interested in learning more about, to really live in the present and not worry about the past or future. I decided that day three would be dedicated to mindfulness.
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