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In Transformation at the Base, Thích Nhất Hạnh presents Buddhist psychology through reflective verses and thoughtful insight, focusing on the direct experience of feelings and perceptions. He likens the mind to a field in which seeds of suffering, happiness, joy, sorrow, and fear are cultivated. By learning to nurture wholesome seeds—understanding, love, compassion—readers can transform the quality of their inner life and thereby the world around them.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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