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In troubled times, there is an urgency to understand ourselves and our world. We have so many questions, and they tug at us night and day, consciously and unconsciously. In this important volume Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh——one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today——reveals an art…

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2 authors picked The Art of Living as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

"The way out is in. We are the world. We already are everything we are looking for."

"My destination is the here and now."

"Suffering and awakening go together."

"Do you want to be #1, or do you want to be happy?"

This book was such a comfort. It was simple and yet profound. After I read it, I gifted it to my person because I wanted to talk about it with him.

I loved "The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now." Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings are so profound, and this felt like a gentle guide through mindfulness and self-discovery. It really helped me cultivate a sense of peace and presence in everyday life.

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