![]() ![]() But most importantly, it deals with human valuesalues essential to a boy's growth into a mature and insightful young man. Like the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh uses story–telling to engage people’s interest so he can share important teachings, insights, and life lessons. As a parent, I find Tangerine inspiring and uplifting because it presents issues relevant to our times: race relations, sibling rivalry, competitive sports, environmental concerns, and more. The tradition of teaching the Dharma through stories goes back at least to the time of the Buddha. ![]() There are stories from his years as a teenaged novice, as a young teacher and writer in war torn Vietnam, and of his travels around the world to teach mindfulness, make pilgrimages to sacred sites, and influence world leaders. There are stories from Thich Nhat Hanh’s childhood and the traditions of rural Vietnam. Collected here for the first time, these stories span the author’s life. ![]() Description: "Followers and newcomers to Nhat Hanh’s teaching alike will find this collection inspiring for everyday practice and for social engagement in the world."-Publishers Weekly This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories from peace activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provoking, inspiring, and enjoyable to read. ![]()
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