Description
"Rashani's extraordinary collages perfectly mirror Thich Nhat Hanh's simple yet powerful teachings. An exquisite collection." -James Baraz, author of Awakening Joy
#1 New Release in Zen Philosophy, Stress Management, Meditation, and Mental & Spiritual Healing
Thich Nhat is a spiritual luminary, second only to the Dalai Lama, and is globally renowned and admired. His words of wisdom are centralized in finding peace in every moment; whether you're stopped at a red light or answering a phone, mindfulness grounds you into the present moment.
Start your day with these peaceful, empowering words of wisdom. All of these words are interwoven with meditative, inspiring images of celebration. Each page is designed to increase positive thinking and improve your mental health.
Life-changing mindful meditations. Strengthen your mindset with these empowering words of wisdom that are referenced as essential advice for how to grow spirituality and mentally strong. Meditation practices are essential to building mindfulness.
Go Slowly, Breathe and Smile is a unique convergence of wisdom and art, a beautiful tribute from a dedicated student to her teacher. Absorb Thich Nhat Hanh's words of wisdom and meditate on Rashani Rea's inspirational collages, and allow these pages to illuminate your heart and mind, inspire mindfulness, and reduce stress levels.
Read Go Slowly, Breathe, and Smile and find:
- Encouraging words of advice from the Wisest Monk Thich Nhat Hanh
- Words of wisdom to thrive in the mind and body
- Beautiful art by social activist Rashani Rea
- Life lessons and tools for mindful meditations
Thich Nhat Hanh's other books include the bestselling Peace Is Every Step; No Mud, No Lotus; and How to Love. Rashani Rea's other books include Nurses Cry Too and The Threshold Between Loss and Revelation. If you liked The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching, or The Miracle of Mindfulness, you'll love Go Slowly, Breathe and Smile.
This small-format, paper-over-board hardcover jewel of a gift book will be released in November 2021, on time for holiday shopping, with a publication date of December 1. The book includes 44 full-color collages by renowned artist, poet, and singer-songwriter Rashani Rea that incorporate the wisdom sayings of beloved Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh.
About the Author
Thich Nhat Hanh was born in central Vietnam in 1926 and lived in a country at war until he was forced into exile in the 1960s for advocating peace between the warring sides. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., described by H. H. the Dalai Lama as someone whose teachings "can change individual lives and the life of our society, ... [drawing] the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on Earth." Thich Nhat Hanh returned to Vietnam after more than half a century in exile and died in January 2022. Rashani Rea has been a social activist and prolific artist since childhood. She has written dozens of songs inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, as well as setting his poetry to music and conjoining his wisdom sayings with her colorful collage art. She lives at an eco-sanctuary she created on the Big Island of Hawai'i, where she offers trainings, builds stone walls, and gardens.
Reviews
"I am very happy Rashani has put together this wonderful book of her art with Thay's sayings for you to benefit from and enjoy."
-Sister Chan Khong, author of Learning True Love
"This beautiful book is a feast for the senses and pure nourishment for the soul."
-Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance
"Go slowly, breathe and smile; and allow Rashani's beautiful art and Thich Nhat Hanh's deeply wise sayings to accompany you along the way."
-Joan Halifax, author of Standing at the Edge
"These simple and deep words from Thich Nhat Hanh interwoven into the delightfully tender and colorful collages by Rashani Rea make the living dharma available to all."
-Peter Russell, author of The Global Brain
"Rashani's extraordinary collages perfectly mirror Thich Nhat Hanh's simple yet powerful teachings. An exquisite collection."
-James Baraz, author of Awakening Joy
"Rashani's art perfectly complements Thay's poetic words. Both tap deeply into the web of life that underlies and connects all."
-Paul Tingen, author of Miles Beyond: The Electric Explorations of Miles Davis
"Go Slowly, Breathe and Smile is simply beautiful. As a profoundly co-creative interaction, it touches my heart, inspires my spirit, and gives me faith in existence."
-Carol Stewart, The Mystery School, Nelson, British Columbia
"Thich Nhat Hanh said, 'The more you understand, the more you love. The more you love, the more you understand.' Seeing Rashani's stunning collages, I have the distinct feeling that I'm understanding and loving the moment in a way I hadn't before. Her art and this book will grow your capacity to understand, and your capacity to love."
-Dawna Markova, author of Living a Loved Life
"Thich Nhat Hanh writes, 'Our own life has to be the message.' Thay's life has touched millions in this world-a message of peace, interbeing, love, and present-moment awareness. Rashani's life, like her art, also conveys a beautiful message of truth. This book is a celebration of the beauty and radiance of each expression, each grain of true golden sand."
-Dorothy Hunt, author of Ending the Search: From Spiritual Ambition to the Heart of Awareness
Book Information
ISBN 9781642507195
Author Thich Nhat Hanh
Format Hardback
Page Count 158
Imprint Mango Media
Publisher Mango Media
