Happiness

Happiness gathers the mindfulness practices of Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen master whose central teaching is that attention to the present moment brings peace. The book is meant for newcomers to Buddhist teaching as well as experienced practitioners. It is the only collection to bring together every practice he adapted and developed over more than 60 years as a Buddhist monk and teacher.

The material is organised into sections including Daily Practice, Relationships, Physical Practices, Mindful Eating and Practicing with Children. Together they form a guide to living with full awareness in ordinary activities such as working, eating, parenting, driving, walking, or simply sitting and breathing.

The author encourages readers to approach the practice with a relaxed, gentle attitude, an open mind and a receptive heart, so that joy and happiness become available in the here and now.