Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise (Hardcover)

from St.CroixSue

Hanh guides us on a path to cultivate the calm within ourselves to experience the profound power of quiet amid our noisy everyday lives. It is about the wisdom and practice of mindfulness and its connection to silence.

from debnance

Thich Nhat Hanh's Silence is subtitled The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise. Just reading this book reminded me of the importance of taking time to sit in silence and stillness, and so I did.

from RajivC

This is an absolutely brilliant book. I would go so far as to say that not one word is superfluous. This is an essential book for modern living and, is especially relevant in todays times, which are full of noise and chaos. Having and treasuring those moments of silence is very important for clea...

from bodhisattva

The "silence" is both internal and external. Mindfulness as a remedy to "Radio NST" -- Non-Stop Thinking. A powerful reminder of the need for quiet and meditation throughout the day.

from jasoncomely

There are a few insightful stories here, including some context on Thich Quang Duc, the monk who poured gasoline on himself and sat in lotus position in perfect stillness while he burned to death. The book was both boring and fascinating for me.