The Monks and Me

How 40 Days at Thich Nhat Hanh's French Monastery Guided Me Home

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspiration & Meditation, Inspirational, Eastern Religions, Buddhism
Cover of the book The Monks and Me by Mary Paterson, Hampton Roads Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Mary Paterson ISBN: 9781612832135
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing Publication: September 1, 2012
Imprint: Hampton Roads Publishing Language: English
Author: Mary Paterson
ISBN: 9781612832135
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
Publication: September 1, 2012
Imprint: Hampton Roads Publishing
Language: English

"Death can be a destabilizing force. And when it touches you closely, you must somehow discover a way to find and rebuild your secure home," popular yoga instructor Mary Paterson writes. With the death of her father, she felt as if she had no place to stand. She had lost her home.

Paterson's response to this life crisis, was to embark on a pilgrimage to Plum Village, the retreat of Nobel Prize-nominated Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. This wonderfully frank and funny chronicle of her 40-day sojourn offers readers the 40 Buddhist precepts that she learned. The primary theme is the necessity of discovering how to "take refuge" or find a permanent home within ourselves--without taking oneself too seriously.

With chapters such as The Lesson in a Bad Fish, The Man Who Nicked My Headphones, How a Monk Washes His Face, and How Not to Be Sneaky, this lyrical, wise, and witty personal journey book is inspirational and a joy to read. Paterson's sensibility is grounded, realistic, and engaging.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

"Death can be a destabilizing force. And when it touches you closely, you must somehow discover a way to find and rebuild your secure home," popular yoga instructor Mary Paterson writes. With the death of her father, she felt as if she had no place to stand. She had lost her home.

Paterson's response to this life crisis, was to embark on a pilgrimage to Plum Village, the retreat of Nobel Prize-nominated Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. This wonderfully frank and funny chronicle of her 40-day sojourn offers readers the 40 Buddhist precepts that she learned. The primary theme is the necessity of discovering how to "take refuge" or find a permanent home within ourselves--without taking oneself too seriously.

With chapters such as The Lesson in a Bad Fish, The Man Who Nicked My Headphones, How a Monk Washes His Face, and How Not to Be Sneaky, this lyrical, wise, and witty personal journey book is inspirational and a joy to read. Paterson's sensibility is grounded, realistic, and engaging.

More books from Hampton Roads Publishing

Cover of the book Aaron's Crossing by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Secrets of Chinese Divination by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Dear God, What's Happening to Us?: Halting Eons of Manipulation by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Sacred America, Sacred World by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Thoughts I Met on the Highway: Create the Life You Want, A Hampton Roads Collection by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Getting Older Better by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Let Your Spirit Guides Speak by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Rumi's Little Book of Love and Laughter by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Synthesis in Healing by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book The Practical Psychic Self-Defense Handbook: A Survival Guide by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Reiki Plain & Simple by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book How to Pray Without Talking with To God: Moment by Moment, Choice by Choice by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Small Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Bypassing Bypass Surgery by Mary Paterson
Cover of the book Bad Birthdays by Mary Paterson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy