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Mentioned in 13 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.
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 13 episodes
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while discussing mindfulness and detachment.


Arthur C. Brooks

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as a source of wisdom literature.


Arthur C. Brooks

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Build The Life You Want: Arthur C. Brooks on Happiness, Transcendence & Creating Greater Life Satisfaction
Mentioned by Arthur Brooks as a book emphasizing the importance of being present.

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Build the Life You Want... Advice from Arthur Brooks and Oprah
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as a good book on meditation.


Tim Ferriss

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#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
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Recommended by Arthur Brooks as a book on mindfulness.

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Finding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur Brooks
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when discussing the importance of interbeing.

Nho Tran

Spiritual Friendships (Episode #90)
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as a book illustrating that life is a miracle.


Brother Phap Huu

Be Beautiful, Be Yourself (Episode #50)
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as a manual to maintain mindfulness in daily life, written during his exile from Vietnam.


Brother Phap Huu

Being with Busyness Q&A, Part Two (Episode #78)
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when discussing mindful breathing practices and its impact on attentional control.

Stefanie Faye

The Heart as a Little Brain: the beauty and power of mindful breathing
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as his best book, focusing on mindfulness.


Arthur Brooks

Why More Will Never Make You Happy with Arthur Brooks (#59)
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to illustrate the concept of mindfulness in everyday activities.

Domyo Burk

Zazen (Seated Meditation) Part 1: What Zazen Is and How to Do It
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as the author of "The Miracle of Mindfulness", a book that kick-started the mindfulness revolution in the United States.


Swami Sarvapriyananda

Finding Peace | Swami Sarvapriyananda
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as a book promoting mindfulness and presence.


Arthur Brooks

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