A Basket of Plums

Mindfulness practice, as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh, is nourished by short verses that serve as reminders to come back to our breath, to our senses, and to who we are. Here, Joseph Emet sets to music 20 of Hanh’s most treasured practice verses. Each song is set to Hanh’s exact words as he wrote them in his poems, books, Dharma talks, and meditation themes, and each captures a different facet of this vast treasure. Songs about walking, sitting, breathing, happiness,...
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Mindfulness practice, as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh, is nourished by short verses that serve as reminders to come back to our breath, to our senses, and to who we are. Here, Joseph Emet sets to music 20 of Hanh’s most treasured practice verses. Each song is set to Hanh’s exact words as he wrote them in his poems, books, Dharma talks, and meditation themes, and each captures a different facet of this vast treasure. Songs about walking, sitting, breathing, happiness, mealtimes, peace, the present moment, and other themes ensure that the listener’s home practice is both meaningful and enjoyable. And, because a melody is often easier to remember than a verse, the songs help keep meditation themes in mind. The hardcover book contains two CDs, a 64-page booklet with lyrics and music, and an introduction by Thich Nhat Hanh explaining the importance of music in mindfulness practice.