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In this accessible collection, Thích Nhất Hạnh explains how to achieve lasting happiness by practicing mindfulness in everyday tasks—walking, sitting, working, eating, driving, and more. By remaining fully aware of each action, readers learning mindful presence can stay engaged, improve their outlook, and create lasting change. The book serves both seasoned Buddhist practitioners and lay readers seeking to enhance their lives through full awareness.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism
Authors: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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