BEING PEACE

This brief collection is a good introduction to the teachings of Hanh. His signature humor and compassion help to make the content more accessible than some of his other works. He talks carefully and deliberately; however, close attention is still required. This book can serve as a guide for meditation or an opportunity to learn about Buddhism and Hanh’s perspective on daily living and peace. Hanh posits that our capacity to smile and to appreciate the beauty of the world contribute to personal understanding and, more broadly, help to balance the anger that sometimes dominates the peace movement. The live recording, from a retreat, has some background noise, but the quality is clear and the distractions minimal. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2010]