Present Moment Wonderful Moment is an inspiring handbook of "gathas," or "mindfulness verses," with commentaries by Thich Nhat Hanh. Reciting these poetic yet practical verses can help us slow down and enjoy each moment of our lives.

Present Moment Wonderful Moment: Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living, Thich Nhat Hanh, Parallax Press, 75 pages, $14.95

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk. His lifelong efforts to generate peace and reconciliation moved Martin Luther King, Jr. to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. He travels regularly, leading retreats on the art of mindful living. He lives in southern France, where he teaches, writes, and gardens. He is author of Energy of Prayer, Be Free Where You Are, and many other books.

CONTENTS: Present Moment Wonderful Moment
Introduction		1
VERSES FOR STARTING THE DAY
1.	Waking Up	7
2.	Taking the First Step of the Day	9
3.	Opening the Window	11
4.	Turning on the Light	12
5.	Turning on the Water	13
6.	Brushing Your Teeth	15
7.	Looking in the Mirror	17
8.	Using the Toilet	19
9.	Washing Your Hands	20
10.	Bathing	21
11.	Washing Your Body	23
12.	Getting Dressed	24
13.	Greeting Someone	25
VERSES FOR MEDITATION
14.	Following the Breath	31
15.	Morning Meditation	35
16.	Entering the Meditation Room	36
17.	Lighting a Candle	37
18.	Offering Incense	40
19.	Praising Buddha	43
20.	Sitting Down	44
21.	Inviting the Bell	45
22.	Listening to the Bell	47
23.	Letting Go	49
24.	Adjusting Your Posture	51
25.	Hugging Meditation	53
26.	Cleaning the Meditation Room	54
27.	Walking Meditation	55
VERSES FOR EATING MINDFULLY
28.	Washing Vegetables	59
29.	Looking at Your Empty Bowl	61
30.	Serving Food	62
31.	Looking at Your Plate	65
32.	The Five Contemplations	67
33.	Beginning to Eat	70
34.	Finishing Your Meal	72
35.	Washing the Dishes	73
36.	Drinking Tea	75
Notes on Eating Mindfully		77
VERSES FOR DAILY ACTIVITIES
37.	Touching the Earth	83
38.	Looking at Your Hand	84
39.	Hearing the Bell	85
40.	Using the Telephone	87
41.	Turning on the Television	90.
42.	Turning on the Computer	91
43.	Cleaning the Bathroom	93
44.	Sweeping	95
45.	Watering the Garden	97
46.	Planting	99
47.	Picking a Flower	101
48.	Arranging Flowers	102
49.	Smiling at Your Anger	103
50.	Washing Feet	105
51.	Driving the Car	107
52.	Recycling	109
53.	Ending the Day	110