Peace Begins Here: Palestinians And Israelis Listening To Each Other by Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Thich Nhat Hanh focuses on the importance of Palestinians and Israelis working together for peace and stability of the Middle East and the world as a whole. Thich Nhat Hanh highlights individual stories arising from Palestinian and Israeli participation in "peace retreats" which he led, and how the participants found peace and shared an experience of deep listening, deep relaxation, and "mindful walking". Relying on his lifelong commitment to Buddhist teachings and non-violent action, Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how the opportunity for making peace is possible through daily peace practices. Peace Begins Here offers a kind of blueprint for the readers to join in the peace-making process within their own lives. Peace Begins Here is especially recommended for Buddhist Studies, Peace Studies, Middle East Studies, and International Studies supplemental reading lists and reference collections.

What! This book has been out since last November and no review yet???? On the theory that when one takes a step 19,000 others may also take a step, allow me . . . .

I loved it. Read it cover to cover at b&n.

I admire this little monk. This book brings to mind stories of reconcilliation during the Protestant and Catholic wars. Remember reading stories about retreats with the children - giving them opportunities to meet and learn about each other. That is what this book reminded me of. The personal stories are well worth the price of the book, or the time taken reading it wherever you find it.