SLOW LIFE BUNDLE OF 4 THICH NHAT HANNH MINDFULNESS ESSENTIALS

“The monk who taught the world mindfulness.”
—TIME
 
“Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal inner peace and peace on earth.”
—His Holiness the Dalai Lama

“Thich Nhat Hanh’s work, on and off the page, has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows. His books help me be more human, more me than I was before.”
—Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

INSPIRING STAND-ALONE PASSAGES: Packed with the short, touching meditations Thich Nhat Hanh is known for.
PENULTIMATE BOOK IN SERIES: Number 9 of popular 10-book series of step-by-step guides to meditation basics. 
POCKET-SIZED: Small, convenient pocket-sized book, easy to display or carry in purse or pocket.
EASY GIFT: Attractive design, drawings, approachable content and accessible pricepoint.

BESTSELLING SERIES: Since the first title, How to Sit, was published in 2014, the Mindfulness Essentials series has been a runaway hit selling well over 500,000 copies
PRIORITY TITLE: Coop and promotional funds available
LARGE REACH: Thich Nhat Hanh's audience of readers is on the global scale and only continues to grow

BIO
Thich Nhat Hanh was a world-renowned spiritual teacher and peace activist. Born in Vietnam in 1926, he became a Zen Buddhist monk at the age of sixteen. Over seven decades of teaching, he published more than 100 books, which have sold more than four million copies in the United States alone. Exiled from Vietnam in 1966 for promoting peace, his teachings on Buddhism as a path to social and political transformation are responsible for bringing the mindfulness movement to Western culture. He established the international Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism in France, now the largest Buddhist monastery in Europe and the heart of a growing community of mindfulness practice centers around the world. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 95 at his root temple, Tu Hieu, in Hue, Vietnam.

HOW TO SEE

Nhat Hanh, Thich • Series: Mindfulness Essentials
Parallax Press • BACKLIST | 7/30/2019
Trade Paperback • $9.95 USD, $13.50 CAD
9781946764331 • 128 pages • 6 in H | 4 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.2 lb Wt
Self-Help / Self-Management / Stress Management
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Summary
Reach true clarity and insight by looking deeply, minimizing misperceptions, and having the courage to see things as they really are. 

The seventh book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice.

Profound and always approachable, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us the art of looking deeply—in to our knee-jerk assumptions and runaway thoughts—so we can recognize the true meaning and essence of our lives. How to See teases apart the act of seeing-both inside and outside of ourselves, and points the way to developing true clarity.

Written with his signature warmth, these pithy meditations are accompanied by playful sumi-ink drawings by California artist Jason DeAntonis.

HOW TO FOCUS
Thich Nhat Hanh was a world-renowned spiritual teacher and peace activist. Born in Vietnam in 1926, he became a Zen Buddhist monk at the age of sixteen. Over seven decades of teaching, he published more than 100 books, which have sold more than four million copies in the United States alone. Exiled from Vietnam in 1966 for promoting peace, his teachings on Buddhism as a path to social and political transformation are responsible for bringing the mindfulness movement to Western culture. He established the international Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism in France, now the largest Buddhist monastery in Europe and the heart of a growing community of mindfulness practice centers around the world. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 95 at his root temple, Tu Hieu, in Hue, Vietnam.

How to Focus
Nhat Hanh, Thich • Series: Mindfulness Essentials
Parallax Press • BACKLIST | 7/19/2022
Trade Paperback • $10.95 USD, $14.95 CAD
9781952692178 • 128 pages • 6 in H | 4.1 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.2 lb Wt
Self-Help / Personal Growth / Happiness
Summary
The simple, refreshing meditations of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh give us the tools to cultivate concentration. Practicing mindfulness brings concentration, and concentration brings insight and understanding.

With our world experiencing the deep effects of loneliness, digital overload, and a proliferation of potential distractions, this pocket-sized How To book reminds us of the value of developing our concentration, so we can let go of misperceptions and cultivate the clarity of mind that is the basis for understanding ourselves, each other, and the world.
 
Written with characteristic simplicity and kindness, these wise meditations teach us that by practicing mindfulness in daily life, we are cultivating the power of concentration and fostering the conditions that bring insight, liberating us from misperceptions and misunderstanding.

The Mindfulness Essentials series is a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces readers to the essentials of mindfulness practice. All Mindfulness Essentials books are illustrated with playful sumi-ink drawings by California artist Ja
son DeAntonis.

HOW TO CONNECT

How to Connect
Nhat Hanh, Thich • Series: Mindfulness Essentials
Parallax Press • BACKLIST | 7/28/2020
Trade Paperback • $10.95 USD, $14.95 CAD
9781946764546 • 128 pages • 6 in H | 4.1 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.2 lb Wt
Self-Help / Personal Growth / Happiness
Summary
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh shows how we can restore our inherent connection to nature, each other, our ancestors, and ourselves—and remember our fundamental gift of belonging.

“We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness.” —Thich Nhat Hanh

With our world experiencing the deep effects of loneliness, environmental detachment, and digital overload, this pocket-sized How To book reminds us of our crucial need to connect to ourselves, our ancestors, and our planet. Written with characteristic simplicity and kindness, these wise meditations teach us how to remember, at any time, our fundamental gift of belonging.

Illustrated with playful sumi-ink drawings by artist Jason DeAntonis, How to Connect is the eighth book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice.

HOW TO LOVE

How to Love
Nhat Hanh, Thich • Series: Mindfulness Essentials
Parallax Press • BACKLIST | 10/14/2025
Hardcover • $16.95 USD, $22.95 CAD
9781888375565 • 128 pages • 6.2 in H | 4.3 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.3 lb Wt
Family & Relationships / Love & Romance
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Summary
A modern classic on the art of loving—now in a Hardcover Gift Edition.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of How to Love—a beloved title in Thich Nhat Hanh’s bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series—this luminous hardcover gift edition features a refreshed design with crimson sprayed edges, iridescent foil, and spot-color illustrations.

Pocket-sized and profound, this modern classic offers clear, compassionate teachings on how to love deeply and mindfully, beginning with ourselves. With warmth and simplicity, Thich Nhat Hanh shows that love is rooted in understanding, deep listening, and presence—making this special edition a meaningful companion for readers at any stage of the journey.

Series Overview: The Mindfulness Essentials series by Thich Nhat Hanh offers bite-sized, beautifully illustrated guides to the core practices of mindfulness. Each pocket-sized book delivers clear, compassionate teachings and simple meditations to help readers cultivate calm, presence, and loving connection in daily life—perfect for both beginners and longtime practitioners seeking practical wisdom in a busy world.

Bestselling Title: The most popular book in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Mindfulness Essentials series, with hundreds of thousands of copies sold worldwide.
Gift-Ready: With its elegant new design, this edition is perfect for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or anyone seeking more love and presence in their life.
Hardcover Gift Edition: Beautifully redesigned hardcover gift edition featuring crimson sprayed edges, iridescent foil, and two-color interior illustrations.
Pocket-Sized Format: A compact, portable book perfect for gifting, bedside inspiration, or carrying as a daily companion.
Broad Audience Appeal: Ideal for readers of all ages and backgrounds—whether new to mindfulness or longtime practitioners.