{"product_id":"beginning-anew-isbn-9781937006815","title":"Beginning Anew","description":"\u003cb\u003eA practical guide on how to clear up misunderstandings, communicate more honestly and openly, and heal relationships—with an introduction by Thich Nhat Hanh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen we’re upset with someone, we’re often afraid to say anything. We tell ourselves, “Oh, it’s just a small matter; it’s not important.” But the accumulation of many small issues can create an explosive situation, and can even cause relationships to break. \u003ci\u003eBeginning Anew\u003c\/i\u003e gives us a way to address problems when they’re small, so we can understand each other’s words, actions, and intentions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Sister Chân Không\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eguides readers through conscious breathing, loving speech, and compassionate listening, all designed to help us see people and situations more clearly and allow our perceptions to better reflect reality. After a few minutes of quiet and mindful reflection, each person within the group speaks without being interrupted, moving through the four important steps:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1)\u003c\/b\u003e Express appreciation of the other person. This is something we may forget to do in our busy lives and can lead the people around us to feel taken for granted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2) \u003c\/b\u003eExpress regrets. This is something we often put off doing, but the clear expression of misgivings and regrets gives practitioners the chance to clear the air and directly address any problems in the relationship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3-4) \u003c\/b\u003eExpress anger or difficulties and check in with each other to be sure everyone was understood.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFeaturing inspiring client success stories, \u003ci\u003eBeginning Anew\u003c\/i\u003e provides a roadmap for anyone looking to keep communication open and resolve conflicts. When practiced regularly, it will bring deeper understanding and harmony to any relationship.\"Sister Chan Khong translates the priceless, practical legacy of the Buddha into a form we can use today. This book can save a lot of people from a lot of grief.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMichael Nagler, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nonviolence Handbook\u003c\/i\u003eThich Nhat Hanh was a world-renowned spiritual teacher and peace activist. Born in Vietnam in 1926, he became a Zen Buddhist monk at the age of sixteen. Over seven decades of teaching, he published more than 100 books, which have sold more than four million copies in the United States alone. Exiled from Vietnam in 1966 for promoting peace, his teachings on Buddhism as a path to social and political transformation are responsible for bringing the mindfulness movement to Western culture. He established the international Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism in France, now the largest Buddhist monastery in Europe and the heart of a growing community of mindfulness practice centers around the world. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 95 at his root temple, Tu Hieu, in Hue, Vietnam.","brand":"Parallax Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303147196645,"sku":"NP9781937006815","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781937006815.jpg?v=1767722378","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/beginning-anew-isbn-9781937006815","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}