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Mentioned in 23 episodes

The Miracle of Mindfulness

An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
Book • 1999
This book, originally written as a long letter to a fellow Buddhist monk in 1974, provides a clear and simple introduction to the practice of mindfulness.

Thich Nhat Hanh uses gentle anecdotes and practical exercises to teach readers how to be fully aware and awake in each moment, whether it be washing dishes, answering the phone, or peeling an orange.

The book emphasizes the importance of living in the present and finding opportunities for self-understanding and peacefulness in everyday activities.

It also includes practical advice on breathing techniques and other meditative practices to reduce stress and enhance focus and self-compassion.

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Mentioned in 23 episodes

Mentioned by Arthur Brooks as a book emphasizing the importance of being present.
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Arthur C. Brooks
as a practical introduction to secular meditation and mindfulness practice.
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Arthur C. Brooks
when describing a classic mindfulness practice that illustrates savoring ordinary activities.
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Tim Ferriss
as a good book on meditation.
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David Sparks
as containing a beautiful passage relating mindfulness and lifestyle.
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239: How to Focus Like a Roman Emperor, with Donald J. Robertson
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Arthur C. Brooks
as a mindfulness classic illustrating being fully present during everyday tasks.
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André Duqum
referencing Thich Nhat Hanh's writing to illustrate mindfulness in everyday tasks.
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E194 - Arthur Brooks: How To Find The Meaning of Your Life
Quoted by Arthur Brooks to emphasize the importance of being fully present and engaged in everyday activities.
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