Teachings on Love

Thich Nhat Hanh

Full Circle, 2007 - Family & Relationships - 250 pages

Relationships are always complex and challenging, but never more so than in today's hectic, stressful world. Weaving together traditional stories, personal experiences, and a deep understanding of the Buddha's way of mindful living, Thich Nhat Hanh's "Teachings on Love" provides step-by-step practices that foster understanding and intimacy in any relationship and extend our love even to those who cause us pain. This book, written in the author's trademark clear, encouraging style, contains essential guidance for couples, families, co-workers, or friends who wish to nourish the gift and strength of their relationships and deal creatively with weaknesses and difficulties. "Teachings on Love" provides a time-tested path that anyone can follow to nurture the deepest love in themselves and others. Nhat Hanh has written an illuminating new introductory chapter for this second edition.

About the author

Thich Nhat Hanh was born in central Vietnam on October 11, 1926. He entered Tu Hieu Temple as a novice monk at the age of sixteen. During the Vietnam War, he was part of a movement called "engaged Buddhism", which combines traditional practices with nonviolent civil disobedience. For this, he was exiled by both the Communist and non-Communist governments and was nominated by Martin Luther King, Jr. for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967 for his efforts to reconcile North and South Vietnam. He is a teacher, author, poet, and peace activist. He has written over 100 titles on meditation, mindfulness and Engaged Buddhism, as well as poems, children's stories, and commentaries on ancient Buddhist texts. His books include The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: An Introduction to Buddhism, Peace Is Every Step, The Miracle of Mindfulness, The Art of Power, True Love and Anger, Vietnam: Lotus in a Sea of Fire, and Living Buddha, Living Christ. He founded a retreat in France called Plum Village.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Teachings on Love
• Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
• Publisher: Full Circle, 2007
• ISBN: 8176211672, 9788176211673
• Length: 250 pages
• Subjects: Body, Mind & Spirit / Mindfulness & Meditation; Family & Relationships / General; Family & Relationships / Love & Romance; Religion / Buddhism / Rituals & Practice; Religion / Buddhism / Zen; Social Science / Philanthropy & Charity