Zen master, monk, poet, and peace advocate, Thich Nhat Hanh is a true spiritual master of the twentieth century. Through his writings and retreats he has helped innumerable people of all religious backgrounds to live mindfully in the present moment, to uproot the sources of anger and distrust, and to achieve relationships of love and understanding. This volume, which draws on more than twenty books by Thich Nhat Hanh, is the essential introduction to his inspiring teaching.