The Basics of Mindfulness by the Great Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

Many people experience overwhelm, exhaustion, and a lack of concentration. The key to inner stability is mindfulness. As Thich Nhat Hanh explains in this guide, practicing mindfulness brings concentration and presence, which in turn leads to insight, understanding, and happiness. In his book, he explains, among other things, the five universal mental formations that create a neural pathway in our brain and are active all the time: contact, feeling, attention, perception, and will. They form a sequence, with one mental formation leading to the next, and the entire process can occur in less than a second. This neural pathway can lead us to a habitual response or, as Thich Nhat Hanh demonstrates, create a new neural pathway through the influence of mindfulness and insight, leading to understanding and compassion, happiness, and healing. The simple meditation instructions and mindfulness exercises from the Zen master help us cope better with ourselves and life. This beautifully designed pocket-sized mindfulness guide shows us how important it is to pause and be present so that we can let go of false perceptions and find clarity and strength within ourselves.