IRB Media Summary of Thich Nhat Hanh's You Are Here

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The way to maintain your presence in the present moment is through mindfulness of the breath. Do not struggle with your breath, or your body, or your hate, or your anger. Be tender with these things, and let them be as they are.#2 In the practice of Buddhist meditation, we do not turn ourselves into a battlefield of good versus evil. The good must take care of the evil as a big brother takes care of his little brother, or a big sister takes care of her little sister - with a great deal of tenderness and a spirit of nonduality.#3 When you are experiencing joy, try to breathe in this way. You respect your in-breath, your out-breath, your physical body, and your mental formations. The in-breath moves inward, the out-breath moves outward. In and out. It's child's play, but it provides a great deal of happiness.#4 The first miracle of mindfulness is your own presence, which is the energy of Buddha. With this energy dwelling in you, you become completely alive. You can generate this energy of mindfulness by practicing meditation, breathing mindfully, and drinking your tea mindfully.