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Call Me by My True Names: The Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh
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Zen wisdom distilled in evocative, serene verse.
As you leaf through these pages, you'll find tranquility intertwined with profound insights. Thich Nhat Hanh's ability to translate his deep understanding of mindfulness and peace into poetry is nothing short of alchemy. Each poem resonates as a gentle call to presence and compassion, which could be especially poignant if you're navigating the noise of modern life or seeking solace and depth in literature.
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ISBN: 9781888375169
Authors:
Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher: Parallax Press
Date of Publication: 1996-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.37
(rated by 621 readers)
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This definitive collection includes more than 100 poems composed over the last forty years. Thich Nhat Hanh's clarity shines forth in Call Me by My True Names, transforming the pain and difficulty of war and exile into a celebration of awareness and the human spirit.
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Zen wisdom distilled in evocative, serene verse.
As you leaf through these pages, you'll find tranquility intertwined with profound insights. Thich Nhat Hanh's ability to translate his deep understanding of mindfulness and peace into poetry is nothing short of alchemy. Each poem resonates as a gentle call to presence and compassion, which could be especially poignant if you're navigating the noise of modern life or seeking solace and depth in literature.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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