The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh: Book Review
This book is an astounding revelation. It holds some beautiful insights into attaining happiness and peace through the practice of mindful living. The author is world-renowned, revered as a gentle, humble monk who consistently works towards dispensing spiritual guidelines to bring peace to humanity.
Only the present moment is real.
– Thich Nhat Hanh, The Art of Living
The book begins on a note of veneration to planet earth and draws an incomparable analogy with a living organism. The author weaves an indescribable depiction of merging images when it describes how mind and body are inseparable.
This book primarily delves into the Buddhist philosophy of life. But it encompasses the essence of all religions in the world. It gives us practical tips on walking meditation, the practice of sitting, the training of watchful breathing and makes us ponder over the benefits of aimlessness.
Aimlessness comprises stripping away of all that we seek and letting go. It relates closely to the art of non-craving, impermanence and surrendering to God’s will. It elaborates in-depth about the human notions of separate identities, fear of death and continuation of life.
Aimlessness does not mean doing nothing. It means not putting something in front of you to chase after. When we remove the objects of our craving and desires, we discover that happiness and freedom are available to us right here in the present moment.
– Thich Nhat Hanh, The Art of Living
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The beauty of this book lies in the simple elucidation of human queries and how one can overcome the impediments of evolution with certain practices. As stated in its pages, reading the book is a journey we make together. We make stopovers, we sit, we have lunch and we continue further to drink from a clear spring. And many times, we sit still. In a nutshell, this book is a gem which brings joy when discovered, excitement when cut and moulded, and an immense sense of satisfaction when worn.
Emptiness means to be full of everything but empty of a separate existence.
― Thich Nhat Hanh, The Art of Living
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“The Art of Living” is an endearing sense a poetic summation of how to view self and surroundings, how to be grateful, how to realise we already are what we wish to become, how to meditate and achieve the mergence in the river of existence. This book delivers impeccable reminders on how to live a joyous, peaceable and dynamic life. It connects the gaps between how we must live with awareness and how we must enjoy the process of the temporariness of life with equal fervour. This book is a lifelong cohort, ever supportive and forever a beacon.
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