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- Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
- ASIN: B00IIS1XB6
- ISBN: 1846046408
- Reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IIS1XB6
- Kindle link
Highlights
Washing the dishes to wash the dishes — location: 125 ^ref-40662
Sitting on the same spot as a Buddha gives rise to happiness and sitting in mindfulness means itself to have become a Buddha. — location: 210 ^ref-58317
Then how are we to practice mindfulness? — location: 219 ^ref-29684
keep your attention focused on the work, be alert and ready to handle ably and intelligently any situation which may arise—this is mindfulness. — location: 220 ^ref-64514
If we are not in control of ourselves but instead let our impatience or anger interfere, then our work is no longer of any value. — location: 223 ^ref-50227
Mindfulness is like that—it is the miracle which can call back in a flash our dispersed mind and restore it to wholeness so that we can live each minute of life. — location: 227 ^ref-8194
Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again. — location: 233 ^ref-35741
In order to maintain mindfulness throughout a long period, we must continue to watch our breath. — location: 245 ^ref-48873
After a month or so, the difference between the length of your exhalation and inhalation will lessen, gradually evening out until they are of equal measure. — location: 279 ^ref-10151
When you are walking, each step should correspond to one word. — location: 286 ^ref-37600
proper breathing is more important than food. — location: 321 ^ref-49419