Love in Action: Writings on Nonviolent Social Change - Brossura

Nhat Hanh, Thich

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ISBN 10: 0938077635 ISBN 13: 9780938077633

Casa editrice: Parallax Press, 1993

Riassunto

Love in Action is a collection of over two decades of Thich Nhat Hanh’s writing on nonviolence, peace, and reconciliation. Reflecting on the devastation of war, he makes the strong argument that mindfulness, insight, and altruistic love are the only sustainable bases for political action. This timeless book is an important resource for those interested in social change.

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L'autore:

Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most revered Zen teachers in the world today. He played a central role in theh Buddhist nonviolent movement for peace in Vietnam during the 1960's and served as Chair of the Buddhist Peace delegation to the Paris Peace Talks. His best-selling books include Happiness and Peace Is Every Step. He lives in Plum Village in southwest France, where he teaches the art of mindful living.

Product Description:

Framed by the devastation of war in Vietnam in the 60s and in the Persian Gulfin the 90s, this compelling book brings together two decades of Thich NhatHanh's writings and reflections on nonviolence, peace, and reconciliation. Hespeaks of mindfulness in political action, and examines the roots of war in ourown selves, and our destructive ways of living. A Vietnamese hilltribe,social programmes in war-torn Vietnam, healing work with Vietnam veterans inAmerica; these and other essays in LOVE IN ACTION show how thecultivation of insight and altruism is a basis for social action andtransformation.

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• Editore: Parallax Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0938077635
• ISBN 13: 9780938077633
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 154