How to Sit [Paperback]

The first book in the Mindfulness Essentials Series by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh,How to Sitoffers clear, simple directions and inspiration for anyone wanting to explore mindfulness meditation. In short, single-paragraph chapters, Nhat Hanh shares detailed instructions, guided breathing exercises and visualizations, as well as his own personal stories and insights. This pocket-sized book is perfect for those brand new to sitting meditation as well as for those looking to deepen their spiritual practice.

With sumi ink drawings by Jason DeAntonis.The Mindfulness Essentials have appeared on each of the Regional Independent Bookstore Trade Association bestseller lists in 2015:
GLIBA Great Lakes
MIBA Midwest
MPIBA Mountains and Plains
NAIBA New Atlantic
NCIBA Northern California
NEIBA New England
PNBA Pacific Northwest
SCIBA Southern California
SIBA the South
as well as the NPR Bestseller list, theSan Francisco ChronicleBestseller list, theBoston GlobeBestseller list, theLA TimesBestseller List and the extendedNew York TimesBestseller List. They’ve been featured in Brain Pickings and the Utne Reader.com among many other websites.Thich Nhat Hanhis one of the most revered Zen teachers in the world today. His best-selling books includeBe Free Where You AreandPeace of Mind. He lives in Plum Village in southwest France. Nhat Hanh has been teaching the art of mindful living for more than 70 years.

Jason DeAntonisis an award-winning Bay Area artist, known for his sumi ink illustrations, and his fine carpentry and custom furniture. He has also worked in sculpture, costume design, glass blowing, painting, printmaking, and book illustration. His work has appeared inMindfulness in the Garden,How to Sit, How to Eat, How to Walk, How to Love,andHow to Relax. He lives in Berkeley, California.BODY, MIND, AND BREATH

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