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🌿 “You said you don’t know why you love the Buddha. In my opinion, you don’t need to know why.” – Thay This tender letter, written in 1987 to a young admirer of the Buddha, carries the warmth and gentle encouragement of Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings. In his words, we see the loving care of a teacher planting seeds of understanding and compassion, inspiring each of us to recognize our boundless potential. We are honored that this reading is offered by Sister Ding Nghiem, a beloved elder monastic in the Plum Village tradition and a devoted student of Thầy. Her voice brings these heartfelt words to life, offering a glimpse into the rich teacher-student relationship at the heart of this tradition. Sister Ding Nghiem, who also wrote the foreword to In Love and Trust, beautifully embodies the depth of Thay’s teachings through her practice and presence. ✨ In Love and Trust features this and many other heartfelt letters, shared here for the first time in English. These intimate writings reveal Thay’s humanity, wisdom, and profound care for all beings. #ThichNhatHanh #InLoveAndTrust #Mindfulness #SeedsOfCompassion #ZenLetters

✨ Finding true joy and peace this Holiday Season and beyond ✨ For those of you who have had a busy and stressful year and are looking to find pathways to greater balance, we can offer some help and support. Brother Phap Huu and Jo Confino’s new book ‘Being with Busyness: Zen Ways to Transform Overwhelm and Burnout’ is filled with personal stories and sage advice on how to find a refuge within. Whether for yourself or a friend who may be struggling to manage their busy lives, this book offers simple and profound practices that will empower you and create more space in your mind and your heart. Available now at parallax.org or your favorite bookstore 💛 #MindfulHolidays #BeingWithBusyNess #ThichNhatHanh #ParallaxPress #MindfulLiving #SelfCare #PlumVillage #Buddhism #Stress #Holidays #Peace #Joy #Zen

🌿 Being With Busyness 🌿 Are you feeling caught up in the whirlwind of modern life? In Being With Busyness, Zen monk Brother @phaphuu and coach @joconfino explore how mindfulness and compassion can help us manage burnout, stress, and overwhelm. Drawing from Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings, this book offers practical tools to set healthy boundaries, nourish ourselves, and reconnect with joy and balance. Available now at parallax.org and your favorite bookstore. ✨ #BeingWithBusyness #MindfulLife #ZenWisdom #ThichNhatHanh #FindYourBalance #ParallaxPress

🌿 "Feather on a Midday" recited by Sister Dang Nghiem 🌿 A moment of stillness reveals the unexpected—a feather drifting by, a crescent moon at midday. Sister Dang Nghiem’s words offer a pause to witness beauty in the smallest things. This poem is part of her new collection, The River in Me, a journey of healing, Zen practice, and resilience. Available now at parallax.org or your favorite bookstore. #featheronamidday #sisterdangnghiem #theriverinme #mindfulpoetry #zenwisdom #healingthroughpoetry #stillnessandbeauty #thichnhathanh #poetryofmindfulness #innerpeace #zenpractice #parallaxpress #spiritualjourney #witnessthemoment #poetrylovers #healingwords

A newly revised edition of our cherished chanting book for students of Thich Nhat Hanh, now in two volumes. Vol. 1: Buddhist Sutras and Recitations, contains sutras from both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions, translated by Thich Nhat Hanh from both the Pali and Chinese canons. Vol. 2: Ceremonies and Practices in the Plum Village Tradition, is a collection of Buddhist ceremonies for all occasions and daily practices for meditation sessions as well as practices to accompany daily activities, such as gardening and cleaning, bringing mindfulness into everyday life. Find both volumes on our website, parallax.org parallax.org/product/chanting-from-the-heart-vol-1 parallax.org/product/chanting-from-the-heart-vol-2 -- #ThichNhatHanh #Mindfulness #PlumVillage #PresentMoment #NewBook #ChantingFromTheHeart #chants #newbooks #EngagedBuddhism

Mop Rides the Waves of Life: A Story of Mindfulness and Surfing

If only life could be like surfing... Being embarrassed in school is hard, but when little surfer Mop studies the lessons of the waves—breathing, letting the bad waves go by, and riding the good ones—he learns how to bring the mindfulness and joy of surfing into his whole life. Celebrated San Francisco surfer-journalist-dad Jaimal Yogis teaches 4-8 year-olds timeless beach wisdom with the story of Mop, a sensitive and fun-loving kid who just wants to be in the ocean. Praise for Mop "Kindergarten story times will benefit from the focus on emotions and learning mindfulness, with the simple breathing exercises to help children discover how to navigate daily highs and lows." —School Library Journal “Our minds can be as peaceful or as wild as the seas. Mop is a perfect cool character to introduce children to mindfulness so they learn to turn wipeouts into opportunities.” —Robert Thurman "The Waves of Life are never easy to ride but these are our waves. They are waves we must ride because they're a part of us. No one can ride our waves for us. Embrace the process and the ride becomes smoother and sweeter." —Gerry Lopez, aka Mr. Pipeline “What if every kid on the planet understood and had access to their blue mind? Mop, Jaimal, and Matthew are making the world healthier one wave at a time.” —Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, author of Blue Mind Available from our website or wherever books are sold!

Redcurrant Almond Clafoutis

Using a handful of ingredients, Redcurrant Almond Clafoutis is a deceptively fancy dessert to sweeten your holidays. Get the recipe at parallax.org/berkeleybowl.

Shiso Limeade from The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook

Laura McLively shows you how to make Shiso Limeade from the Berkeley Bowl Cookbook. It’s fun to marvel as clear shiso tea transforms into a shocking bubble-gum pink upon adding lime juice. The secret is anthocyanin, the natural pigment in shiso leaves that turns pink in acidic conditions. Get the full recipe and learn more about The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook here: http://parallax.org/berkeleybowl

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Laura McLively shows you how to make Spiced Lotus Chips from the Berkeley Bowl Cookbook. These delicate, lacy chips can be seasoned as a sweet treat or a savory snack. Try these at your year-end gathering—yum! Get the full recipe and learn more about The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook here: http://parallax.org/berkeleybowl

Malanga Masala Latkes

Feeling adventurous? Try Laura McLiveley's Malanga Masala Latkes from the Berkeley Bowl Cookbook. These eggless, crispy fritters are a cross between Indian samosas and Jewish latkes. Get the full recipe and learn more about The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook here: http://parallax.org/berkeleybowl

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Looking for a new mindfulness activity to share with kids at home or in the classroom? Try this fun one from our webinar with educator Andrew Jordan Nance: buff.ly/2x9wRK0

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A mindful kids practice: Reset the classroom with this easy activity from our MINDFUL CLASS, MINDFUL HOME webinar: buff.ly/2x9wRK0