You Are Here

By Thich Nhat Hanh, Sherab Ch dzin Kohn (translator), Melvin McLeod (editor)

Book cover of You Are Here

Book description

Cut through the busyness and anxieties of daily life to discover the simple happiness of living in the present moment, as taught by a world-renowned Zen monk

In this book, Thich Nhat Hanh—Zen monk, author, and meditation master—distills the essence of Buddhist thought and practice, emphasizing the power of mindfulness…


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Why read it?

1 author picked You Are Here as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

After the first two suggested readings, it's crucial to take a moment to reflect. Taking time and meditating is important in our everyday busy life, as meditation can help clarify one’s thoughts. Honestly, I am not great at meditation but this little book always sits on my nightstand, next to a stack of other reads. It’s my reminder to pause, to breathe in and breathe out. In this book, Zen monk and Buddhist leader (second only to the Dalai Lama) Thich Nhat Hanh masterfully condenses the essence of Buddhist thought and practice. The author explains how to be present in…