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A mindful and spiritual approach to manifesting and using our own power—from a national bestselling author and world-renowned Buddhist monk
“Among Buddhist leaders influential in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh ranks second only to the Dalai Lama.” — The New York Times
Every day, in every interaction, we all exercise power. The choices we make, the way we communicate, the relationships we form, and the way we choose to view the world—and ourselves. In a culture full of greed and egocentrism, the struggle for control and authority permeates every aspect of our private and public lives, preventing us from attaining true happiness. But what is we could ditch the toxic me-first mentality and achieve both power and confidence without all the anger, stress, fear, and anxiety?
Turning our conventional understanding of power on its head, world-renowned Zen master, spiritual leader, and national bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh reveals the secret to attaining true power— finding it from within. The Art of Power shows that by chasing fame, fortune, and the future without focusing on the present, we ultimately sacrifice what actually leads a life full of joy and satisfaction.
Thought-provoking and sharp, Thich Nhat Hanh boldly challenges our assumptions on true wealth and happiness by:
· Changing our engrained perceptions—in work and life—to reinvigorate our growth mindset
· Allowing us to accept ourselves without needing to live up to external expectations
· Learning to see “the big picture” of our success instead of focusing on day-to-day stress
· Stopping shame from slowing our ability to hold on to, and attain, power
The true magic happens once we realize that all we seek, we already have. Access the infinite power within your grasp and rediscover the meaning of fulfillment and abundance with The Art of Power.
""Power is good for one thing to increase our happiness and the happiness of others. Being peaceful and happy is the most important thing in our lives and yet most of the time we suffer, we run after our cravings, we look to the past or the future for our happiness."" — Thich Nhat Hanh
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"Thich Nhat Hanh writes the easiest and most inspiring books about liberating our minds from the conventional attachments, to which we all subject ourselves. I've benefited from his insights and walking and breathing meditation techniques many times. At a tumultuous time in my life, this book has helped me remember the benefits of non-attachment and letting go. I can't say I'm dogmatically or institutionally religious, but Hanh, the Dalai Llama, and Lao Tzu continually provide me with ways to attain compassion, insight, and inner peace. In this book, Hahn takes a traditional Buddhist teaching and shows how it leads to power for both the individual, and his or her community."
— Tim (5 out of 5 stars)
The Art of Power Listener Reviews
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" life is more than it seem's , i have to catch up.,. "
— Daniel, 2/20/2014 -
" The image of the handwritten letter to George W. Bush is worth owning a copy of this. One cannot help but wonder what the president thought of it, if he even read it. "
— James, 2/19/2014 -
" Good, simple writing that effectively explains where real power comes from (hint: not one's self) and how to take the contrary actions necessary to begin accessing the real deal. Two useful appendices at the end of the book outline a variety of simple, easily-implemented mindfulness practices (spoiler: sitting cross-legged and straight-backed on a small cushion is not one of them), and the story of Patagonia's unusual business practices as told by its unusual founder, Yvon Chouinard. "
— Colleen, 2/11/2014 -
" I find all of Thich Nhat Hahn's offerings are so wonderful. All I can say is I'm thankful someone like this exists in the world. "
— Trish, 2/11/2014 -
" I wasn't sure if I would get anything out of this, because I am not a business person nor do I desire power, however it is Thich Nhat Hanh, and it was wonderful as always, more about Mindfulness than power...with him, you have to let the title go and know that his words are magical no matter what. "
— Ann, 2/5/2014 -
" Buddist principals applied to one's approach to work and guiding your life decisions so you can understand what it means to be powerful. You should read this book when you need some philosophical guidance. "
— Sylvia, 1/30/2014 -
" How I yearn to live this way, yet apparently I'm not willing to put in the effort. "
— Sara, 1/19/2014 -
" Thich Nhat Hanh is a personal hero of mine. His books are like reading concentrated wisdom. I plan to re-read this in the future. "
— Brian, 1/12/2014 -
" Everything I've read by Thich Nhat Hanh is worthwhile. "
— Ishki, 1/6/2014 -
" Like all books by Nhat Hanh, a good read and calms me down. I thought this wasn't his best "
— Shriram, 12/27/2013 -
" An excellent examination and review of Buddhist principles that are easy to lose track of in daily living. "
— Mia, 12/23/2013 -
" Listened to some parts of it twice. Some good insights into mindful living and letting go. "
— Sundry, 12/19/2013 -
" I love this book, beautifully laid out wisdom that changes your thinking gentle "
— Lyght, 12/17/2013 -
" Good information "
— Tom, 12/6/2013 -
" A pleasant read. It can sometimes feel repetitive or simple, but I think that's part of "zen". Conveys concrete ideas of zen buddhism well to beginners and gives practical steps for changing everyday life. I would recommend for someone who doesn't understand Buddhism. "
— Katie, 12/7/2012 -
" i'm giving this book a try, i hope it would be worth it... "
— Naja, 4/30/2011 -
" Great read. Best was the memo by Yvonne Chouinard of Patagonia. Will definitely read again. "
— Suphatra, 8/21/2010 -
" This is a great start into Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness. Reading this book made me happy. "
— Cheryl, 1/11/2010 -
" everything by Thich Nhat Hanh is amazing. This book covers the concept of power from a Buddhist perspective and what exactly power really means and how it manifests in each person's life. "
— Natasha, 12/23/2009 -
" I am listening to this book on CD every day on my way to work. I listen to each CD several times. There is so much to learn from this guy.... He is the real deal - you know, a super-enlightened Buddhist monk and all that. "
— Erin, 11/30/2009 -
" Don't get confused because of the title. "
— Christina, 6/4/2009 -
" Spiritual counsel to Martin Luther King, and Dalai Lama. Deconstructs the modern definition of power and advances a "new" one - the power to be happy in the present....whatever dude. Ha. "
— Damian, 3/11/2009 -
" Good, but a lot of repetition. Good insights about how and why to live more mindfully as an individual.Also has information about businesses being more mindful, which did not pertain to me. "
— Nilah, 10/12/2008 -
" Awesome. It was very pertinent to my spiritual thoughts and growth lately. "
— Emily, 8/26/2008 -
" A newer release of my Teacher. I highly recommend this one, highly. An amazing ascension Buddhist read. "
— k8~OwLiNaBee, 5/21/2008
About Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) was a Vietnamese Zen master, poet, scholar, and peace activist who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He wrote more than 100 books of poetry, fiction, and philosophy, with over a million copies in print. He survived three wars, persecution, and more than thirty years of exile. He was a Buddhist monk and the master of a temple in Vietnam, the lineage of which is traceable across two centuries to the Buddha himself.
About David Lee Huynh
Feodor Chin, an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an actor classically trained at the American Conservatory Theater and UCLA. His acting career includes numerous credits in film, television, theater, and voice-over.