Peace is within. How oft we realize, we don't need to find peace but need to meditate and look inside our very own souls. We find the solutions of the conflicts of our mind. The Author has well written the book - so clear and inspiring. The stories and parables, meditation tips are too useful and transforming tactics of inner self. Sometimes, one need to think out of the box and think positive. The Author teaches the wisdom of life with his own experiences and life life assertively by accepting who you are, what you are and accept the way god wants you to live. Walking for a while, having meals with family, appreciating the surroundings and whatever you get with a smile instead of nagging, keeping a cool to charge the emotional switchboard instead of getting on high temper and many more - all useful reading is provided by the Author that one can digest and understand. Everything is in the Mind and so, any individual need to think mindfully and accept life as it comes our way.
A Good Pick and all #### stars from me. Enjoy!

This book will show you that peace and happiness is available to you at all times, even when doing the dishes! I love this book and will read it again and again.

Every word that Thai has written brings more and more clarity. This is one I will read again and again.

This is one of the incredible diamonds that has been created for the human race - a book that should be read by all world leaders to move each and every one towards an inner peace so that we can all experience results that will ensue from the outer manifestations arising from mediation, deep breathing and appreciation of every tiny step.

Sally Shields, bestselling author of, The Daughter-in-Law Rules, 101 Surefire Ways to Manage (and Make Friends with) Your Mother-in-Law!

A gentle reminder of who we really are and why we exist. A must-read, at least once a year.

Peace is Every Step takes you into a world of peace and happiness, and you need nothing to get there but your attention. In the simplest everyday tasks, the author shows us how to get the most out of our lives and experience true enjoyment. We don't have to do or have different things, we just need to pay attention to what we have and what we are doing now. Nhat Hanh gently leads us to this practice. This book has changed my life for the better. I will keep it and read it over and over.

Thich Nhat Hanh's book Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life is an enlightening read!

The author does a great job of showing the inextricable connection between the mind, the body, and the environment. Mindfulness is an awareness of our living right now. It helps us to become and remain mentally and physically healthy and to live harmoniously in our symbiotic relationship with each other and our environment. Our survival on this planet depends upon it.

Hanh encourages us to be mindful in everything we do--for example, when we peel a tangerine eat it mindfully. He encourages us to feel the spray as we peel it. Smell the fragrance and feel the texture of fruit. Enjoy the taste and nourishment. Think of the mother of the fruit--the tree, its leaves, its blossoms and our connection with it and the environment.

The author encourages us to slow down, breathe, and live in the moment. Instead of being frustrated by the obstacles--red lights, traffic, layovers--that prevent us from getting from one place to another quickly, use those moments to practice Mindfulness.

I recommend this book to people of all ages and backgrounds. The author's writing style is simple and insightful. His aim is to promote peace, happiness, health, and wisdom. He did a great job!

this book is one of the best books I have read on peace and mindfulness.
I have brought so many copies for my family and friends.
Su Ong Nhat Hanh is my favorite author, and I highly recommend all his books :-)

This book is good for the thrash can for it was written by a well know liar slandering the US Army in Vietnam. The Dalai Lama should not let his name to be associated with him.

This book is good for the thrash can for it was written by a well know liar slandering the US Army in Vietnam. The Dalai Lama should not let his name to be associated with him.

Practical adaptation of eastern wisdom to western culture. Easy to read and fairly realistic approach for beginners like me. I was able to put some of these methods to use right after reading and enjoyed some peace and relaxation that surpasses what I usually get from expensive vacations.

This book is very simple and beautiful. I would highly recommend it to beginning Buddhists and those who are new to meditation. Actually, I'd recommend it to everyone. Thich Nhat Hanh gives good suggestions for living and bringing peace to your life and the lives of others through simple mindfulness.

"If we just act with awareness and integrity, our art will flower, and we don't have to talk about it at all. When we know how to be peace, we find that art is a wondeful way to share our peacefulness. Artistic expression will take place in one way or another, but the being is essential. So we must get back to ourselves, and when we have joy and peace in ourselves, our creations of art will be quite natural, and they will serve the world in a positive way."

Initially, I wanted to pull the first sentence to begin this thought on Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh's book about making positive use of the situations that pressure and upset us, Peace Is Every Step.

But I didn't want to stop once I started typing. A pleasure of transcription is being in the original words of the writer or speaker. Following an individual's syntax, punctuation, and usage to physically recreate it puts the typist very close to the thougth process itself. "The being" that is essential is the condition of being a seamless part of the world you're in in every moment. To be in the here and now is to not be in the past with its burdens or in the future with its unknowns. To look at a flower is to see a flower, not the raw material of a poem or painting. To be with a friend is to see him or her as an individual, not as a producer of some sort who can yield you some benefit. As Whitman said, the world is too much with us. It's with us in our thoughts all the time as we imagine new ways to exploit and manipulate it and manage it for our well-being. Forget about all that and see it for what it is and you find yourself in a simpler, more peaceful place. Do that, and you are the peace itself.

Hanh's book has a wonderful set of meditations on dealing with fear, anger, other people. Essentially, he explains, all these negative feelings are the result of dualistic thinking, of seeing ourselves as opposite and outside all other things. Western thinking would have us believe that the ultimate existential truth is that we are alone in the world; Eastern thinking teaches that we are in the world and that is enough.

"If you can refrain from hoping, you can bring yourself entirely into the present moment and discover joy that is already here," Hanh says on this subject. Indeed, "we don't need the future. We can smile and relax. Everything we want is right here in the present moment."

I enjoyed reading this book as I am just beginning to learn about Buddhism and insight meditation. It helped me to understand more about what it is to live in a mindful way. It's a light read, and I anticipate that it will be something to pick up when I need a little refresher on how to be mindful.

A sweet and touching book that encourages fullness and peace in every moment. I've long admired the author for his loving embrace of life and humanity in spite of his tragic war experiences. His life is a testament to the sincerity of his words.

I'm still savoring the book. It has tiny chapters with choice points to consider: ways you might want to change to to improve your life. It's written by a peaceful man and conveys its peace in each section. He shows you ways to simplify your life and enjoy it more. It doesn't force a religious belief.
I highly recommend this book for a beginner on the path or a seasoned traveler. You'll find peace of mind with this book.

Beautifully written, simply delivered. Every time I read this book I am left with a feeling of ease and joy. The exercises are easy to do in a normal day, no hassle of putting aside more time that you don't have. Instead you can meditate/be present while you are driving!

Beautifully written, simply delivered. Every time I read this book I am left with a feeling of ease and joy. The exercises are easy to do in a normal day, no hassle of putting aside more time that you don't have. Instead you can meditate/be present while you are driving!

This book leaves me speechless. It has changed my life, helping me to be more mindful, which helps me live in the present. (I would have never thought to type such a sentence even one year ago, but midlife has taught me the enormous enjoyment that the present offers.) The lessons can be learned and practiced immediately. Moments after starting it, I had become more able to listen to others, to relax, to enjoy life more fully.

Nominated for the 1967 Nobel Peace Price by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Thich Nhat Hanh teaches how to turn the small moments of daily life -- washing dishes, driving the car -- into meaningful engagement.

If you are willing to read only one book on finding inner peace, on learning to meditate, on living in the present, here is that book. It is short and sweet -- and very accessible, not pie-in-the-sky philosophical.

amazing how the "truth" is simple and straightforward! this book speaks volumes, yet is refreshingly concise and powerful. wonderful reading for all different levels and all different types of people!

This book will show you how to live life fully in the present moment with peace and joy. It an excellent introduction to the Art of Mindful Living and how we can become happy and joyful in the present moment by focusing on our breath and what we are doing by being mindful. Su Ong Thich Nhat Hanh has written this book for people of all spiritual traditions and not just for Buddhists. The beauty of this book is that everyone can benefit from this book regardless of his/her faiths :-) It is 100% accessible for everyone. It also shows us how we can develop compassion, loving-kindness, and joy in our daily life, in addition to having the potential to turn us into true humanitarians who are dedicated to making this world a better place. It also shows us how misunderstanding and fear create much dispersion and separatedness in the world. That "When we understand, we cannot help but love. And when we love, we naturally act in a way that can relieve the suffering of people, friends, and loved ones." His words are truly powerful and life-changing :-) I have known this book for many years but only until recently have I began practicing the art of mindful living. This has definitely make my life more positive everywhere I go, to smile freely in the present moment, to treat everyone kindly, and help me to look at all living beings with eyes of compassion.

I read this book when it was first published, and recently went back and reread it------curious how I would see it post 9/11. As most know, Thich Nhat Hanh situates much of his thoughts on peace from his experience living as a Vietnamese through a half-century of colonialism and war. The book, while discussing peace and other global concerns, more broadly addresses the very practical challenges of living in modern western society. How do we slow down, be more mindful and more connected to the earth and its creatures? How do we experience ourselves, in every moment, as interconnected with the whole planet? These are the central questions, and the answer is mindfulness practice.

As others have noted, he makes Eastern philosophical and spritual practice very accessible to the Western mind. Whether it be waiting in traffic, or polluting the environment, Nhat Han able demonstrates through his simple, but morally authoritative style how to cultivate a different ethic to counter the destructive forces of our modern post-industrial world.

Is this book more or less relevant for those seeking guidance in post 9/11? More so. A central tenet of Nhat Han's mindfulness practice is a deep empathy for those we have trouble understanding. What could be more important, as our political and religous leader's use of polarizing rhetoric, only serves to deepen misunderstanding and intensify conflict? His message transcends every age, but is an especially urgent one now.

Most writers in the genre of spirituality and religion attempt to conceive of spirituality in very simple terms. The problem for most is that their attempts at simplicity come across as pedantic and uninformed. Thich Nhat Hanh is someone who understands the complexities of spiritual formation but is able to reduce the spiritual life down to simple disciplines without watering down the process. Mindfulness, in all of its simplistic practice, is THE discipline from which deeper spirituality is derived. When we feel we have hit a plateau in spiritual growth, Hanh's reminder to be mindful of our breathing is the perfect place to begin. The author bridges the gap between all faiths and offers principles that worshippers from any religion or faith tradition can practice. Whether you are versed in spiritual formation or you just want something more out of life, read this book!

This book is peaceful just to look at. I felt so calm and centered and mindful as I was reading it. To be clear, I'm not Buddhist; I'm Christian. However, this book enlightened me and gave me thoughts that anyone could use and get good from. You don't have to be Buddhist or a Zen master or a monk to enjoy this book. It is very simplistically powerful. I highly recommend it.

Well, I certainly can't say anything bad about this spiritual primer! This book is a tremendous, compact book of Eastern wisdom - applied to the way the average American actually lives his/her daily life. Thich Nhat Hanh has done a great job of distilling Eastern teachings into bite-sized morsels of wisdom, ready-made for Western consumption. Each section of this book is about a page or so discussion of how to incorporate Eastern practices of mindfulness into our daily routine. Hanh discusses how every unwashed dish, red traffic light, sharply ringing telephone, or quick walk around the block can help ground and enlighten us, if we'll only open ourselves up to the experience without judgment. These mini-spritual teachings would go great on a calendar of daily sayings! And I think that's actually a great way to read this book, one section at a time, taking each day to really live through what Hanh teaches.

What I like best about this book is how non-judgmental Thich Nhat Hanh is to the conditions of American and Western life. Many other Eastern-inspired authors feel the need to use their books to denounce materialism, urbanization, technological innovations, and the "spiritual degeneration" of the West. While these points may have some relative (and arguable) merit, the individual reader looking for spiritual wisdom will not find much enlightenment through such negativity. In welcome contrast to such authors, Thich Nhat Hanh remains non-judgmental of the conditions of modern life, and even tries to incorporate some Christian spiritual wisdom into his text at points. Hanh is not focused on trying to reinvent some imagined, idyllic past (the way many New Age authors have been inclined to do). He merely looks out over the world as he finds it, and tries to bridge East and West, past and future, in a way that could make the world better and more peaceful; so that we all may find peace in every step.

PEACE IS EVERY STEP is an absolutely beautiful book, and the perfect antidote for anyone suffering from an over-stimulated intellect. This is not a book of ideas and abstractions. It encourages the reader to look, to listen and to feel life as it is - which is immensely 'grounding'. This allows for a more seamless integration between one's daily life and one's higher philosophical aspirations. As a writer myself (on the subject of 'Advaita' in daily life) I am aware how easy it is to become fixed on a particular philosophical concept, way of seeing things or even a single phrase, and Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us very clearly (in the section 'Love in Action'): "Do not think that the knowledge you presently possess is changeless, absolute truth. Avoid being narrow-minded and bound to present views. Learn and practice non-attachment from views in order to be open to receive others' viewpoints. Truth is found in life and not merely in conceptual knowledge. Be ready to learn throughout your entire life and to observe reality in yourself and in the world at all times".
Needless to say, this book is highly recommended (and particularly so for students, and even some 'teachers', of advaita).
Roy Whenary (author of 'The Texture Of Being')

I read this book over the course of three mornings. A great way to start the day. A simplistic yet profound message that will change the way you look at yourself and other people. I love how at one point he directs our attention to the page we are reading stating how a sheet of paper is more than just a sheet of paper. It contains the clouds, the rain, the sun, the trees, the logger (even the logger's wheat breakfast),etc. One cannot exist without the other. How often do we focus on every breath we take? Consciously, we can breathe in while we "heal our bodies", then breathe out and "smile" (which I am sure most of us are lacking). This is a quick, yet effective, exercise you can try right now as you read these reviews -- breathing and smiling. Smiling works. It changes how you feel and it affects others positively. Try it the next time you are out and about. We are all connected. His message in this book is beautiful. Can't wait to read more and revisit this one in the near future to increase my understanding of his philosophies of mindful living. Enjoy!

spiritual guidebook I have ever read. No faith is required, only simple practices

I had never read any book before on this topic, and chose this one because it seemed to be so easy to read and understand. I dare say this book changed my life. I came to it while in recovery for an eating disorder (which stems from a lack of coping skills), and this book helped me find peace; it showed me how to transform uneasy feelings; it showed me how to forgive; it showed me how to enjoy the present moment.

I was so moved by these writings. As I mentioned, I enjoy my life more. I enjoy my children more. My marriage has improved. I have improved.

I had never experienced the concepts of "inter-are" and how things don't have to be either right or wrong... things can just "be". I can just be.

I keep this book by my side because although it is a short book, it is so deeply profound that it might take me years to grasp everything in it.

Following Nhat Hanh's book "Being Peace", this is my next favorite by this articulate Zen master. Within you will find commentaries and meditations straight from the heart of Thay, as well as stories of his life as an activist for peace. It is so very applicable to our daily lives. Lately it's become all too clear that this world needs a healthy serving of peace. Our spiritual mouths are so hungry for this. The meditations Thich Nhat Hanh has been celebrated worldwide for are captured within this deceptively slim book. For those of you who have come to know Thay through his wide body of books, you know how well he communicates points to all of us; always with a soothing ease and simplicity. That style is more than ever evident in this text. This work is a remarkable starting point for someone interested in looking into Buddhism, searching for balance in their lives; it's for non Buddhists who are simply looking for a way to bridge the gap of divisiveness. Thich Nhat Hanh is such a good friend to us all, and buying this magnificent book can help all of us become better friends to the world at large. Enjoy it.