• Fear

  • Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm
  • By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
  • Narrated by: Dan Woren
  • Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,668 ratings)

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By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
Narrated by: Dan Woren
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Without fear, we are able to see more clearly our connections to others. Without fear, we have more room for understanding and compassion. Without fear, we are truly free.

Most of us live in a constant state of fear - of our past, of illness and aging and death, and of losing the things we treasure most. But it doesn't have to be this way, promises Zen master and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh.

Drawing on a lifetime of mindfulness in action, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to use the practice of living in the present to acknowledge and embrace our fears, recognize their origins, and render them powerless. The world-renowned Zen teacher guides us through practical exercises for transforming fear into clarity. The worries of the past and the anxiety of the future disappear as we discover the power of the present moment. Not only are we are able to handle challenging emotions as they arise, but we can summon feelings of well-being and contentment, no matter what the unknown may bring.

Rooted in the moment, we have the capacity to restore balance and happiness and be present with what is beautiful and affirming inside us and around us, every day.

©2012 Thich Nhat Hanh (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers

Featured Article: 50+ Wise Thích Nhất Hạnh Quotes That Will Inspire You to Live a Better Life


An esteemed peace activist and writer, Thích Nhất Hạnh became one of the founders of the Engaged Buddhism movement during the Vietnam War. After the war, Thích Nhất Hạnh moved to the United States to bring this ideology of Engaged Buddhism to the West. We offer this collection of his quotes to gently remind you to live in the moment while making an active commitment to positive change in your community—and the world.

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Overcoming Fear

Having recently gone through an amputation my life has been awash with fear. Thick Nhat Hanh put fear in a Buddhist context. He is a clear and convincing writer who shows a method to reduce the emotional pain fear produces.

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Fear

The book was read with a quiet way, as the author may have spoken the words himself.

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Beautiful book on taking control away from fear through mindfulness. Meditation and books like these have changed my life.

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An enlightened soul

I listened to every chapter many times and I’ll continue listening to every word, trying to incorporate it into my soul.
A beautiful creature, a beautiful book.

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Great book, poorly read

Sangha! not "song-ha" gosh is that annoying. such good words bu Thich Naht Han. many words are unfortunately mispronounced

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Worth every minute great insight

I will review this every 2 weeks gives great insight . recommend that you listen to it as well.

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Very insightful and worth more than one listen

Such a good listen. This is definitely a book I will be able to relisten to as during much of this I used as a supplement to my breathing meditations. As a person with panic disorder I have found it very therapeutic

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Interser

Un libro que te abre a la posibilidad de vivir en armonía.
Manejar tus miedos y sufrimientos. Respetar a tu prójimo y amarte de una maneará más sana , para saber amar a tu prójimo, a la naturaleza como parte de tu ser.
Te muestra que siempre eres tú con el otro. Tú con el universo. Nunca solo o abandonado

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It's needed

This book came to me in my time of need, that aside I'm mostly always conflicted of the thought of death in the sense that I don't believe people just die and disappear and this book as supported me with the evidence as to why this is true. This book has also help me to understand that the most powerful moment is this moment and once we learn to be present with our feelings, ourselves and our environment that's when we can Learn to appreciate life for what it is and enjoy our time on earth without much fear. I will definitely be reading this book again and again and again and using the knowledge to help with the betterment of my life and the betterment of others life. If anyone know of any similar books please recommend.

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very well put together

this book was great and helped alot with getting in touch with my inner child and other affirmations and ways of getting in touch with my mindfulness that I hadn't thought of before. this is very well put together thank you.

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