About the Book: You Are Here
In this book Thich Nhat Hanh, the renowned Zen monk, author and meditation
master, distills the essence of Buddhist thought and practice, emphasizing the
power of mindfulness to transform our lives. "Mindfulness is not an evasion or
an escape, " he explains. "It means being here, present and totally alive. It is
true freedom—and without this freedom, there is no happiness." Based on a
retreat that Thich Nhat Hanh led for Westerners, this book offers a range of
simple, effective practices for cultivating mindfulness, including awareness of
breathing and walking, deep listening and skillful speech. You Are Here also
offers guidance on