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The Year of Living Biblically - His family was Jewish --- “in the same way the Olive Garden is an Italian restaurant.” That meant a Star of David on top of the Christmas tree.
Thich Nhat Hanh: “Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is a wonderful moment.” - In 1997, it was my privilege to spend an evening with Thich Nhat Hanh. He didn’t use a telephone, so when I interviewed him for America Online, I had to
Thich Nhat Hanh: Being Peace - If we are not happy, if we are not peaceful, it follows that we cannot share peace and happiness with others, even those we love, those who live under the
Thich Nhat Hanh: Essential Writings - Thich Nhat Hanh doesn't use a telephone, so when I interviewed him for America Online, I had to pick him up and drive him to the office. TNH practices “walking meditation.” That
Thich Nhat Hanh: Fragrant Palm Leaves - Reading Thich Nhat Hanh is like having Michael Jordan teach you how to play basketball. The focus is not on the dazzling tricks. It's about the
Thich Nhat Hanh: Living Buddha, Living Christ - Thich Nhat Hanh has no patience for religious doctrine. For him, the core of the world's religions is remarkably similar. And poster-simple. “Discussing God is not the best use of our
Thich Nhat Hanh: Present Moment Wonderful Moment - Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is a wonderful moment. That's it. That's all Thich Nhat Hanh has to say. Yes, you can take
Thich Nhat Hanh: Teachings on Love - In 183 pages, Thich Nhat Hanh reduces love to its essentials. Love is critical to a good life, he says, because everything else flows from it. The first sentence of the
To Shine One Corner of the World: Moments with Shunryu Suzuki - Direct and enigmatic, profound and embarrassingly simple, originating in China in 520 CE, Zen Buddhism has taken root in American culture in the last several decades. No longer
What’s a smart, 2022 way to celebrate the Buddha’s 1459th birthday? - SUPPORTING BUTLER: You can become a patron of this site, and automatically donate any amount you please — starting with $1 — each month. The service that enables this is
