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Present Moment Wonderful Moment Gift Box Paperback – Box set, October 10, 2006

by Thich Nhat Hanh (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 195 ratings
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Based on Thich Nhat Hanh's best-selling book of the same title, this beautiful hand-designed box is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to create little moments of peace and joy in everyday life. The set includes a 60 page soft-cover book that provides detailed instructions and 52 cards, each with an inspiring verse for use with ordinary daily activities — "Waking Up," "Brushing Your Teeth," "Driving the Car" — as an opportunity to return to a state of mindfulness. Designed and hand painted full color illustrations on each card by award-winning artist Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin., these beautiful cards are keepsakes that can be used anytime and anywhere. Easy to access anytime from purse, pocket, or desk, these cards are ideal for anyone who wants to create small moments of peace and joy in their everyday life.
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  1. Print length
    60 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Parallax Press
  4. Publication date
    October 10, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    4.5 x 1.5 x 5.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1888375590
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1888375596
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Parallax Press; Rev. edition (October 10, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 60 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1888375590
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1888375596
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 1.5 x 5.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 195 ratings

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Thich Nhat Hanh

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Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) was​ a Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master, poet, and peace activist and one of the most revered and influential spiritual teachers in the world​. Born in 1926, he became a Zen Buddhist monk at the age of sixteen. His work for peace and reconciliation during the war in Vietnam moved Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. In Vietnam, Thich Nhat Hanh founded Van Hanh Buddhist University and the School of Youth for Social Service, a corps of Buddhist peace​ workers. Exiled as a result of his work for peace, he continued his humanitarian efforts, rescuing boat people and helping to resettle refugees. ​In 1982 he established Plum Village France, the largest Buddhist monastery in Europe​ and the hub of the international Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism​.​​ Over seven decades of teaching, he published a hundred books, which have been translated into more than forty languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

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J C
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2011
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This is a great book which describes a way of living. It is written in an entertaining, yet educational style. As best I can define it, it outlines a simple philosophical perspective which enables one to better enjoy life. But the use of the word "simple" is somewhat deceiving. While the perspective is simple and easy to apply, it is not so easy to apply it on a day to day basis. The mindfulness verses are designed to be helpers in this regard.

Who will like this book?

If you are into eastern religion (specifically Buddhism) you will like it, as it is a real life implementation of "enlightenment" on a daily basis. If you are not into eastern religion, I think that you will like it just as well, as it is a practical day-to-day guide for "happiness".

If you are interested in alternate world views, you might like this book.

If you are a technophile, you will be interested in this book as an intellectual exercise.

Who will not like this book?

If you are freaked out be non-Western religious thought, then you may not like this book. While it is not "religious" per se, those who are firmly tied to Western religious tradition and cannot view this as a philosophical exercise, might find it difficult to let go.

If you are not from a tradition of liberal thinking which enjoys going beyond normal boundaries of American culture, then this book may not be for you.

Overall, I thought it was a great book for me.
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Kimberly
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Easy to Apply
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2020
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Simple, not a bulky book that can be taken anywhere, and easy to understand Gathas that anyone can use. I like the fact that I can just open up the book to a specific Gatha like “washing my hands” and practice while I’m actually washing. I like that there is a Gatha for most everyday tasks.
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Shane Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars What a beautiful little book.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
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How can you go wrong with Thich Nhat Hanh. He puts things so simple that my heart can really understand versus being purely intellectual. These verses and commentary have the capacity to enliven your mindfulness and gently remind you to try to cultivate gratitude and compassion in a very concrete day to day way. The sacred smashed into the mundane in this book.
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Sil
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but profound!
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022
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Great read to start the day.
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MunayMother
4.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and Inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2014
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Whether reading one verse or several, the words in this book help to center the reader and bring him/her to the present moment.
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Cheff Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read at length or in short sessions
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2019
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Typical Thich. Simple clear approaches to everyday issues. Take it at surface level or use it more deeply to explore the important inner meanings of these wonderful thoughts. Even if you don't like it, it won't harm you.
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Martin Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book -- BEWARE Kindle book is old edition
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2016
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This is a wonderful book with meditations to get through the day with mindfulness and awareness and I can add nothing to what many of the other reviews have previously said. I have had the paperback for a while and was happy to see the book on Kindle. Though of great value, the Kindle version is the older edition and one verse I particularly like from the 2nd edition is not in the original: 42: Turning On the Computer. I highly recommend either edition.
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M Sloan
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2015
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Thich Nhat Hanh is so spot on! This is an excellent offering in deepening the practice of being present in the moment and he presents numerous situational examples with clear and down to earth eloquence. A lovely read; thought provoking, beautifully written and rich.
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Olive D'Souza
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2018
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My daughter loves the book and she needs more books in the future.
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Frédéric
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirant
Reviewed in France on September 27, 2019
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Beau livre, court et inspirant. Les paroles en elles-mêmes sont très simples, une cinquantaine de gathas de quelques lignes chacun et avec un court commentaire du Maître. Le contenu est donc très court mais l'essentiel est de l'appliquer dans son quotidien pour en retirer la quintessence. Je trouve que les gathas sont très inspirants pour orienter sa manière de vivre du quotidien. Je recommande pour ceux qui savent à minimum lire l'anglais
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Clemma
5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt service
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2018
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Book came in v good time
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happy
5.0 out of 5 stars いつも手元において
Reviewed in Japan on August 27, 2018
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折に触れて読みたい本です。やさしい英語なので、中学生ぐらいの語学力で読めると思います。日常生活の様々な場面で唱えるガーター（偈）が美しい言葉でつづられ、解説文が付されています。
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marion
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2017
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Exactly as described
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