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Being Peace (Thich Nhat Hanh Classics)

Being Peace

by Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

4.61 ABR Score (16.4K ratings)
★ 4.32 Goodreads (14.7K) ★ 4.83 Audible (1.8K)
2h 53m Released 2015 Self-Help

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Thich Nhat Hanh's core argument — that peace isn't a destination but something you either embody right now or don't — lands differently when spoken aloud.

  • Great if you want: grounding wisdom you can apply the same day
  • Listening experience: quiet, meditative, and short enough to revisit often
  • Narration: Ballerini's unhurried cadence matches the teachings without feeling performative
  • Skip if: you want concrete frameworks rather than contemplative reflection

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About This Audiobook

Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh presents his foundational teachings on cultivating inner tranquility as the essential foundation for creating harmony in the world. Drawing from decades of experience in both monastic life and peace activism during the Vietnam War, he offers practical wisdom for transforming daily moments into opportunities for mindfulness and compassion. The work addresses the fundamental human struggle between reactive patterns of anger and fear versus conscious responses rooted in awareness and understanding. Through simple yet profound exercises in breathing, walking, and present-moment attention, Nhat Hanh demonstrates how personal transformation becomes the starting point for healing fractured relationships and communities.

Edoardo Ballerini's narration captures the gentle authority and quiet strength that characterizes Nhat Hanh's teaching style. His measured delivery allows listeners to absorb each insight fully, creating natural pauses that mirror the contemplative pace of meditation practice. Ballerini's warm, unhurried voice transforms practical instructions into guided experiences, making the audio format particularly effective for integrating these teachings into daily life. The production quality supports the meditative atmosphere, with clean sound that enhances rather than distracts from the spiritual content.