An ideal starting-point for those interested in Buddhism, Being Peace contains Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings on peace and meditation. Using real examples from his own life, as well as poems and fables, Nhat Hanh explains his key practices for living "right in the moment we are alive." These lessons are taught with fine writing and sparkling phrases that draw the reader in and make Being Peace a book that encourages multiple readings, both alone and in groups. This new edition of Nhat Hanh's seminal bestseller marks the book's first update since it was released in 1987. It includes a new introduction by noted Buddhist Jack Kornfield and beautiful illustrations by internationally recognized artist Mayumi Oda. Still as timely as when it was first published over 15 years ago, Being Peace is a revelation for anyone concerned with the state of the world and the quality of life.

一行禅师(Thich Nhat Hanh)，1926年出生于越南中部的广治省。16岁出家，23岁受具足戒。1962年前往美国普林斯顿大学钻研比较宗教，越战期间返乡从事和平运动。后旅居法国，长期从事难民救援工作，并于法国、美国与德国成立多所正念禅修中心及寺院。1982年，在法国南部建立梅村禅修中心(Plum Village)，并赴世界各地弘法。迄今已有上百本著作风行于世，为当今世界最负盛名的佛教领袖之一。