About the author
Thích Nhất Hạnh ( TIK NAHT HAHN; Vietnamese: [tʰǐk̟ ɲə̌t hâjŋ̟ˀ] , Huế dialect: [tʰɨt̚˦˧˥ ɲək̚˦˧˥ hɛɲ˨˩ʔ]; born Nguyễn Xuân Bảo; 11 October 1926 – 22 January 2022) was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, prolific author, poet, and teacher, who founded the Plum Village Tradition, historically recognized as the main inspiration for engaged Buddhism. Known as the "father of mindfulness", Nhất Hạnh was a major influence on Western practices of Buddhism. In the mid-1960s, Nhất Hạnh co-founded the School of Youth for Social Services and created the Order of Interbeing. He was exiled from South Vietnam in 1966 after expressing opposition to the war and refusing to take sides. In 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize. Nhất Hạnh established dozens of monasteries and practice centers and spent many years living at the Plum Village Monastery, which he founded in 1982 in southwest France near Thénac, traveling internationally to give retreats and talks. Nhất Hạnh promoted deep listening as a nonviolent solution to conflict and sought to raise awareness of the interconnectedness of environments that sustain and promote peace.
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💬 What our editors say about Thich Nhat Hanh's books
“While Thich Nhat Hanh’s gentle voice provides comfort and clarity for mindfulness seekers, this text may frustrate readers seeking rigorous philosophical debate or intense ascetic discipline. It is not suited for those who prefer…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Walking Meditation: Easy Steps to Mindfulness
“Thich Nhat Hanh offers a compelling, gentle approach to silence, ideal for beginners seeking mindfulness. However, this work does not suit readers craving rigorous academic analysis or complex theological debate. Those expecting…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise
“While beautifully written, this book may not suit readers seeking hard scientific data or political activism strategies. Those expecting rigorous ecological analysis might find the focus on inner peace too abstract. However, for…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
📋 Editions by Thich Nhat Hanh in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking Meditation: Easy Steps to Mindfulness | 2019 | St. Martin's Essentials / | 112 | 9781683642749 |
| Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise | 2016 | HarperOne | 208 | 9780062224705 |
| Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet | 2022 | HarperOne | 320 | 9780062954817 |
| How to Listen | 2024 | Parallax Press | 128 | 9780984627110 |
| You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment | 2023 | Shambhala | 160 | 9781645472414 |
| Love Letter to the Earth | 2013 | Parallax Press | 144 | 9781937006389 |
| No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering | 2014 | Parallax Press | 128 | 9781937006853 |
| How to Walk | 2015 | Parallax Press | 120 | 9781937006921 |
| The Other Shore: A New Translation of the Heart Sutra with Comme | 2017 | Palm Leaves Press | 136 | 9781941529140 |
| Touching Peace: Updated Edition: Practicing the Art of Mindful L | 2025 | Parallax Press | 136 | 9781941529393 |
| Being Peace | 2024 | Parallax Press | 160 | 9781952692765 |
| The Sun My Heart: The Companion to the Miracle of Mindfulness | 2024 | Parallax Press | 160 | 9781952692789 |
| Reincarnation | 2025 | Parallax Press | 128 | 9781952692970 |
| How to Dream | 2025 | Parallax Press | 128 | 9781952692994 |
| No Self | 2026 | Parallax Press | 128 | 9781967175048 |
| Our Appointment with Life (Updated): Sutra on Knowing the Better | 2026 | Parallax Press | 112 | 9781967175086 |
| Interbeing, 4th Edition: The 14 Mindfulness Trainings of Engaged | 2026 | Parallax Press | 216 | 9781967175253 |
