The Long Road Turns to Joy: A Guide to Walking Meditation

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Summary: Walk this way!
Review: Reading the Suttas, one gets the idea that the Buddha did quite a lot of "walking meditation". There are several methods of walking meditation, but I like this one best because it is the most natural: slightly slower than your usual pace, arms swinging naturally at your sides. Within that context, Hanh provides several graduated steps of practice, from an easy beginning to extras that deepen the experience.

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Summary: Keep one in your pocket
Review: Spring and summer are on their way. Make sure you have a copy in your pocket.
This is a no less than a revolution in meditation from a contemporary master.
He uses simple prose to put an ageless technique into contemporary practice. If you love walking you will love this book and the possibilities it opens up.
I loved the book but I am more of a pacer in the lawn than a walker.

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Summary: Great introduction to meditation...
Review: Thich Nhat Hanh recently spoke to the United States Congress about peace, violence, compassion, and listening. He suggested that members of Congress can find both inner and universal peace through walking meditation, or mindful walking. This tiny book serves as an introduction to this practice. Each page represents an idea, and the first page proclaims "Anyone can do it." Reading on, the book reveals the true simplicity of walking meditation, and validates the claim that "anyone can do it." Controlling one's breath is not the goal, but being aware of one's breath, being aware of the earth and one's feet against it. The book explains how to accomplish this in incredibly easy to understand language. Short stories about the Buddah and Thich Nhat Hanh's experiences with walking meditation, as well as many photos, punctuate the lessons. The book also suggests practical applications for walking meditation: dealing with anger, panic, and helping to find solutions to immediate problems. A great introduction to meditation and the thought of Thich Nhat Hahn.

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Summary: The best self-help book I've read
Review: This simple and easy to read guide to walking meditation is much deeper than it looks. It is a step-by-step instruction book on the way (and pleasure) of walking meditation.I can tell you first hand that a slow and mindful walk does wonders for lifes daily stress. Hanh is Buddhist monk that writes for the general public. He shares his insites with the reader about the benefits of a quiet meditative walk. He covers breathing and mind-calming techniques for those who wish to explore walking meditation more deeply. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes they could excape from lifes turmoil and slow down a bit. It may end up being the best $7.00 you've ever spent.