Tears Become Rain by Mary Hillebrand - ISBN: 9781952692628
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Mindfulness, grief, and healing: Transforming tears into rain through wisdom.

Tears Become Rain

Stories of Transformation and Healing Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh

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  • Paperback

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    14 November 2023

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Summary

32 mindfulness practitioners around the world reflect on encountering the extraordinary teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed away in January 2022, exploring themes of coming home to ourselves, healing from grief and loss, facing fear, and building community and belonging.

Some moments change our lives. We experience wonder and relief when we realize we can be okay, just as we are. How do we then integrate these transformative moments into our daily life? Tears Becom…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781952692628
ISBN-10:1952692628
Author:Mary Hillebrand, Jeanine Cogan
Publisher:Parallax Press
Imprint:Parallax Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:14 November 2023
Weight:369g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm
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Critics Review

“These intimate encounters with the wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh will move you to joy and tears, sometimes all at once! Though this master teacher has passed on, his spirit continues through the living dharma in this beautiful book.”—Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and Trusting the Gold

“A tender and true reflection of the life of a beloved teacher and friend to so many.”—Rev. Joan Jiko Halifax, abbot of the Upaya Zen Center and author of Standing at the Edge

“In this collection of ‘aha’ moments brought about by the practice of mindfulness, I found pieces of my own life and experience in nearly every story. These stories awakened memories of my own moments of true awareness and helped me see my life through fresh lenses.”—Annie Mahon, author of Things I Did When I Was Hangry and founder of the Circle Yoga Cooperative

“Tears Become Rain is a remarkable testament to the transformative power of suffering. These authentic, courageous, and beautifully told stories demonstrate the powerful learning we experience when we face and feel the depth of our pain, when we extend compassion to ourselves and one another.”—Bryan K. Garman, PhD, Head of School, Sidwell Friends School, Washington DC

“This lovely book is a salve for tumultuous times. Providing perspectives from an array of backgrounds and experiences, it is a beautiful reminder about the power of presence and a testament to the incredible legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh. Drop into this collection at any point for comfort, reflection, and hope.”—Katharine Manning, author of The Empathetic Workplace

About The Author

Mary Hillebrand

Jeanine Cogan, PhD, is a mindfulness meditation teacher and executive coach who has written many articles on success and the meaning of life for The Washington Post. A student of Thich Nhat Hanh since 1996, she is committed to introducing mindfulness and meditation to others and is known among her students as warm, lighthearted, and grounded. As a former academic on faculty at Georgetown University’s Center for Continuing and Professional Education, Jeanine has edited two books as well as many professional journals.

Mary Hillebrand has studied and practiced in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh since 2001, participating in sanghas in Washington, DC, and Madison, Wisconsin. Formerly a magazine editor and writer for ten years, Hillebrand is now a high-school teacher and enjoys teaching mindfulness to her students and sharing her practice with other educators.

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