Name: The Dragon Prince: Stories and Legends From Vietnam
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Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
ISBN: 9781888375749

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Thich Nhat Hanh

Publisher

Parallax Press

Year

2003

Language

English

Pages

182

Format

Paperback

Weight

ISBN

1888375744

ISBN13

9781888375749

Synopsis "The Dragon Prince: Stories and Legends From Vietnam"

The Dragon Prince is a collection of 15 stories and legends from Vietnam retold by Zen master poet and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. As in many of his teachings, Nhat Hanh emphasizes themes of cooperation and reconciliation, while providing a rich introduction to the mythical elements of Vietnamese culture. The stories range from creation myths to tales of wars and food and custom myths, all aiming at the notion of "mindfulness," of become aware of what is happening in the moment. Imaginary characters weave through the lives of actual persons and events, blending fiction and non-fiction, magic and fantasy, into the profound realization of the interconnectedness of all beings. The tales highlight the importance of "true seeing" and focuses on transcendence rather than anguish. Above all The Dragon Prince simply contains well-told stories with clear and lyrical writing, once again giving testament to Thich Nhat Hanh's immense skill as a writer. This book is a must for every collection.From the afterword by translator Mobi Warren:"The heroes and heroines of these stories celebrate closeness to the Earth, the importance of assuming personal responsibility for one's conduct, and the possibility of resolving conflict through understanding rather than violence". B/W Illustrations throughout.

Thich Nhat Hanh

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Es monje budista, poeta, erudito y activista por los derechos humanos nominado para el Premio Nobel de la Paz. Se ordenó a los dieciséis años como monje budista y durante la guerra del Vietnam fundó el movimiento del budismo comprometido para ayudar a sus conciudadanos. Las enseñanzas de este venerado maestro vietnamita, conocido en occidente como el introductor del mindfulness, han marcado a algunas de las personas más poderosas del planeta. Ha publicado más de cien libros sobre temas diversos que abarcan desde la ecología y la paz mundial hasta la muerte y las relaciones humanas.

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