In this book Thich Nhat Hanh, the renowned Zen monk, author, and meditation master, distills the essence of Buddhist thought and practice, emphasizing the power of mindfulness to transform our lives. "Mindfulness is not an evasion or an escape," he explains. "It means being here, present, and totally alive. It is true freedom--and without this freedom, there is no happiness."

Based on a retreat that Thich Nhat Hanh led for Westerners, this book offers a range of simple, effective practices for cultivating mindfulness, including awareness of breathing and walking, deep listening, and skillful speech. You Are Here also offers guidance on healing emotional pain and manifesting real love and compassion in our relationships with others.

Simple, warm, direct, and startlingly potent, this book reveals the heart of the Buddhist path and helps us to reconnect with the joy and wonder of being alive, regardless of life's changing circumstances.

A Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh is an internationally known author, poet, scholar, and peace activist who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr. He is the author of numerous books including the best-selling Peace is Every Step and The Miracle of Mindfulness. He has founded monastic communities in France, Vermont, New York, and California and teaches actively around the world.

	Contents: you are here - Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
	Editor's Preface	vll
1	Happiness and Peace are Possible	1
2	The Heart of Practice	25
3	Practicing Skillfully with Our Past	45
4	Healing Our Wounds and Pain	67
5	Cultivating True Love	91
6	The Essence of the Buddha's Teaching	103
7	Becoming Truly Alive	115
	Epilogue	133
	The Five Mindfullness Trainings	135
	Practice Centers	139
	About the Author	141