Making Space, Thich Nhat Hanh
Making Space, Thich Nhat Hanh
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Making Space
Creating a Home Meditation Practice

Author: Thich Nhat Hanh, Rachel Neumann

Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini

Unabridged: 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/30/2015


Synopsis

Transform any space into a place of peace and calm with this inspiring guide from celebrated Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh.Designed for those new to mindfulness practices, Making Space offers easy-to-follow instructions for setting up a breathing room; listening to a bell; practicing sitting, breathing, and walking meditations; and cooking and eating. Whether you live alone or with a family, this beautifully written book can help you create a sense of retreat and sanctuary anywhere at home.

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 Rachel Neumann

Rachel Neumann has worked with a number of leading Buddhist and mindfulness authors. For the past ten years, she has been the primary editor for the bestselling author and Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh. She is a regular contributor to AlterNet and has written for various newspapers and magazines including Shambhala Sun, the Village Voice, and the Nation.

About Edoardo Ballerini

Edoardo Ballerini is a two-time winner of the Audio Publisher Association’s Best Male Narrator Award, a two-time winner of Society of Voice Arts Awards, and was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2019.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brittany on July 19, 2021

By: Thich Nhat Hanh Narration: Edoardo Ballerini Audiobook Notes: • Clear the Clutter • Be Mindful of Happiness • Place Visual Cues To Stop and Be Aware of the Present Moment Gattas: Poems —Reminders to stop during the day (Exa.) To place near the light switch "Forgetfulness is the darkness, mindfulness i......more

Goodreads review by #AskMissPatience on May 15, 2025

Enjoying the vibe this little book creates in Thich Nhat Hanh, Making Space: creating a home mediation practice invites thoughtful ideas as I prepare to renovate the office and further improve the rest of the business property. With warmer weather on the horizon, this means a new pollinator garden.......more

Goodreads review by Alison on April 28, 2024

I would read parts of this before yoga. Perfect addition......more

Goodreads review by Lizz on May 26, 2018

I’ve been more interested in learning about mindfulness and meditation for the past year or so. This tiny book lays out mindfulness and creating a mindfulness space well. I can’t wait to add to my own mindfulness practice. This book was an easy, quick read and easy to understand.......more

Goodreads review by Grace on January 03, 2021

Great little book and very practical. If you're interested in "everyday Buddhism" it will be useful. But maybe not for everyone.......more


Quotes

Making Space kindles our aspiration to discover that the door of our heart is already open, so compassion can flow freely, on the heart’s breath.” Elizabeth Hamilton, author of Untrain Your Parrot

“Children, friends, and even our digestive system will benefit from the daily exercises presented in this profound book.” Michael Stone, author of Awake in the World

“To read this lovely book is to take the first small step toward inner peace.” Katrina Kenison, author of The Gift of an Ordinary Day