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Thich Nhat Hanh

1926 – 2022
Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, prolific author, poet, and teacher, who founded the Plum Village Tradition, historically recognized as the main inspiration for engaged Buddhism. Known as the "father of mindfulness", Nhất Hạnh was a major influence on Western practices of Buddhism.
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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

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Thich Nhat Hanh's The Miracle of Mindfulness is a foundational guide to meditation and mindful awareness, teaching readers to find presence in the simplest acts of daily life — from washing dishes to peeling an orange — through gentle anecdotes, practical exercises, and grounding in Buddhist tradition. This review covers the book's content and published reception; it does not reflect hands-on practice of the exercises.

Reviewed Aug 20, 2026

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