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Summary: Life Changing for Me
Review: I bought this book after realizing that I don't handle anger well. I had read some of Thich Nhat Hanh's other works a few years back, and had really enjoyed him...but unfortunately I had forgotten what I had learned. The message is the same simple message... but it's a simple message that works. I noticed that on days that I listened to the book (bought the book on tape as the store was out of the hard cover) on the way to work, I was much calmer. For me, it's help me to realize that a little wisdom each morning helps--so I draw on Thich Nhat Hanh's works, The Big Book of Jewish Values, and the Qur'an. Buy this book. It may be life changing.
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Summary: Unbelievably wonderful
Review: I can't quite find the words to describe the purity, love and sheer compassion with which this book was written. Thich Nhat Hanh once again delivers simple, yet hauntingly beautiful words that reach into your heart and provide comfort and wisdom.Within the first 10 pages, I found myself crying tears of relief - finally, I was able to understand how my anger is created, why I feel that way, and how I can work towards embracing anger so that it does not remain a destructive force. Using simple, accessible language, we're taught how to understand different types of anger, what causes our anger, and how we can both embrace and release our anger, thereby encouraging peace and happiness. It's one book I wish I could buy for every person I know. I keep going back to re-read certain passages, and every time I read, I gain a new insight, a new understanding. Particularly, the "peace treaty" was a beautiful idea, and one which I did find extremely helpful. Included are meditations and practical methods one can use in times of stress and angst. The book does include some Buddhism-specific ideas and lessons, but that should not disuade the non Buddhist from reading. We can ALL learn from this wonderful wisdom.
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Summary: An outstanding book which speaks direct to heart
Review: I felt very enlightened after reading this book in a single sitting. Anger is basically a book which shows us how we can apply the great principles of Buddhism to solve our emotional and spiritual problems. Author Thich Nhat Hanh clarifies abstract and intricate points in a story telling way that speaks direct to heart.
I learnt many practical ways to combat my anger and shows a "Mindful way of life" in which we can be very joyous and productive. In short, dont hesitate to read this book. Reading this book is like listening to Buddha in person. You will feel sense of exhilaration and peace in getting a glimpse of great but simple truths of life. Author Thich Nhat Hanh deserve more than five stars. Great work. Dont miss it.
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Summary: Hugely increased my patience and compassion
Review: I have not experienced and cannot imagine a better tool for increasing patience and compassion. It was truly revolutionary for me and I am forever grateful to Thich Nhat Hanh for his teaching.
While at times it might seem simplistic and repetitive, there is a point to the method. The teachings are deep and have been applicable not only to my everyday, but to every moment and will be a sound foundation for the rest of my life.
I have the unabridged cassettes.
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Summary: Food for the soul
Review: I have to agree with the previous reviewer who states that reading this book is like being in the Buddha's presence. This simple book, surprisingly, has moved me like few books have. I feel elevated every time I read a few pages. And remarkably I have been able to carry that over into my relationships. I didn't feel that I had anger issues in my life and bought the book for a friend. Amazingly, I've benefitted tremendously from reading this book and will just have to buy another copy for the friend. I'm reading and re-reading this book, just to remind myself to stay devoted to the simple practices that Thich Nhat Hahn is teaching. This is a simple, true and practical approach to creating loving, peaceful and fulfilling relationships. And since life really is all about relationships, this is a book that's all about life.
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Summary: Thich Nhat Hanh is incredibly inspirational
Review: I have yet to read this book, yet I attended a speech by Thich Nhat Hanh at Harvard's Memorial Church, where he impressed and greatly intrigued me. He is a man literally on a different plane than virtually all else; comparable to Mahatma Ghandi. Read this book, as I'm sure I will.
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Summary: Thich Nhat Hanh is incredibly inspirational
Review: I have yet to read this book, yet I attended a speech by Thich Nhat Hanh at Harvard's Memorial Church, where he impressed and greatly intrigued me. He is a man literally on a different plane than virtually all else; comparable to Mahatma Ghandi. Read this book, as I'm sure I will.
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Summary: A must read
Review: I just happened to come across the book soft cover in the airport and it was just what I needed to read...I have been needing to deal with anger in myself and this has helped me see things in a new light. He totally makes sense at pointing out where anger is ingested from...not only the food we put in our bodies but the things we watch..etc...and to take care of our anger like a baby instead of denying it...And esp. the part about writing a heart sutra...writing a love letter or a letter of gratitude and pulling it out when we are in anger and remembering that we can come back to ourselves...Anger is something not to be pushed aside but to be taken care of as we would take care of a sick baby...mindful breathing and walking are practices I am working on...This book is a keeper.
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Summary: Okay, but repetitive and far from complete
Review: I liked this book better than the other 2 I'd read previously ("Thundering Silence" and "Creating True Peace"), but I'm still not all that impressed. Yes, TNH seems very sincere and authentic, but he's also very hard over left wing (I prefer a more balanced approach to life), simplistic, Eastern (see the works of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, for example, to see how an Eastern master can adapt ancient Buddhist teachings to the West), and monastic. Some of his techniques could be useful under certain circumstances, but certainly not as general principles. His approach seems very Feeler (using Myers-Briggs or Jungian terminology) oriented (I'm in the middle between Thinker and Feeler so I don't particularly enjoy either extreme). Frankly, I was dealing with Anger as a personal issue especially regarding the 3 poisons of Buddhism (anger, attachment, and ignorance). This was one of 3 books and 1 video I experienced (including his "Creating True Peace"). I found the other 2 items far better: "Working with Anger" by Thubten Chodron and "Good Medicine" (the video) by Pema Chodron. They have very simple, yet quite effective (and time tested) Buddhist techniques one can use. They helped me tremendously. I cannot, however, say the same for the 2 TNH books I read. So, you can read this book and get something out of it, but it's not definitive, and there are far better sources and techniques IMHO.
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Summary: tremendous insight of Thich Naht Hahn
Review: I picked up this book knowing of Thich Nhat Hanh and thinking it might be interesting to see what he had to say. As a psychotherapist I found his insight into the condition of emotional blindness stunning. I have to say that I seldom feel enthusiastic enough about a book to recomend it particularly highly and I have never written a review for Amazon before, this is a first for me. I write it out of deeply felt gratitude to TNH. This book contains insights into how Anger and ohter emotions take hold of us and how we can change the state we are in for the better. Notice I say change the state for we cannot 'get rid of' only transform what we have. TNH explains this with great clarity, sincerity, simplicity and compassion. He is convincing and compelling, interesting and enjoyable to read. his meditative suggestions are also simple and expound the idea of meditation in a unique way. this way is surely 'the way' and is explained so that meditation will never, at least for me be the same again. if you suffer anger or other emotional woes read this book. I feel certain that it will give you a tremedous and new perspective into your suffering and how best to deal with it. TNH uses analogies that make it so simple you almost kick yourself for not understanding before. He shows us that you don't need endless psychology degrees or the patience of a saint to have cope with emotions. He explains why compassion heels us as well as others. If you read only one book on zen Buddhism read this one...
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