Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action
This engaging introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh will show you how one person can accomplish big things.
This colorful book introduces you to the world of Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century—and today. You will be inspired as you learn about Thich Nhat Hanh’s life—from his work to end the war in Vietnam, to his eventual founding of the Plum Village community in France—and his teachings about peace and "mindfulness" in the world.
Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s values and beliefs, and poems written by the teacher himself, Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action will show you how to be braver, more caring, and happier in your own life.
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Book details
- Author
- Maura D. Shaw
- Illustrator
- Stephen Marchesi
- Imprint
- SkyLight Paths, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 32
- Formats
- Hardcover
- Series
- Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers
- Ages
- 5-11
- Subjects
- Juvenile Nonfiction › Biography & Autobiography › Religious
- Topics
- mindfulness · Buddhist monks · peace activism · Vietnam War · spiritual biography · children's biography · Plum Village
- ISBN-13
- 9781893361874
About the author
MAURA D. SHAW is the author of several books for young readers. Her books include Owl’s Journey, Gandhi: India’s Great Soul and Celebrating the Great Mother.
Shaw’s Ten Amazing People: And How They Changed the World received award recognition.
Celebrating the Great Mother, her nondenominational handbook of Earth-honoring activities for parents and children, is popular with families and groups.