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The Miracle of Mindfulness
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The Miracle of Mindfulness, by Thich Nhat Hanh, is the classic introduction to Buddhist meditation.
"Mindfulness is the miracle by which we master and restore ourselves," Hanh maintains, and this book contains stories and exercises to show how meditation works in everyday life.
160-page paperback book
Who Should Consider this Product
Choose this book to be introduced to mindfulness meditation to help you overcome stress, depression, or other ways in which your mind is getting in the way.
Why we chose it
We find Hanh's writing to be simple, direct, and easy to understand. Many of our friends who've come to meditation on various paths have this book on their shelves.
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