Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh: Celebration of a Mindful Life

Without fear, we are able to see more clearly our connections to others. Without fear, we have more room for understanding and compassion. Without fear, we are truly free. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

By Shelly Wilson

Awareness involves being conscious and utilizing our five senses – sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing; and it also includes being cognizant of one’s surroundings and the people coming into and leaving our life. The Universe assists us in bringing people, teachers and experiences into our awareness, so that we can learn, heal and grow. By allowing ourselves to be present in the here and now, we are able to see our experiences from a Higher soul perspective – through the eyes of love rather than fear.

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Tik • N’yat • Hawn) is a spiritual leader, author, poet and peace activist, who is respected throughout the world for his powerful teachings on mindfulness and peace. Among his many important teachings is that in order to heighten one’s awareness, it is essential to be mindful of all that is experienced in each and every moment. He teaches that incorporating enhanced awareness into our daily life will ultimately enrich our lives.

A gentle, humble monk, Thich Nhat Hanh has dedicated his life to the work of inner transformation for the benefit of individuals and the collective. He is known as “The Father of Mindfulness,” “The Other Dalai Lama” and “The Zen Master Who Fills Stadiums.” In addition, Thich Nhat Hanh has published over 100 titles on meditation, mindfulness and Engaged Buddhism. Some of the best-known titles include Peace Is Every Step, The Miracle of Mindfulness, The Art of Power, and True Love and Anger.

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An influential and inspirational presence, Thich Nhat Hanh is affectionately known as Thay (pronounced “Tay” or “Tie”) by his students, which is the Vietnamese word for teacher.

Thich Nhat Hanh influenced my own personal journey into consciousness as well as that of numerous others, and I have found that his key teaching is that, “through mindfulness, we can learn to live happily in the present moment, which is the only way to truly develop peace, both in one’s self and in the world.”