{"product_id":"a-handful-of-quiet-happiness-in-four-pebbles-9781937006211","title":"A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles","description":"\u003ci\u003eA Handful of Quiet\u003c\/i\u003e presents one of the best known and most innovative meditation practices developed by \u003cb\u003eThich Nhat Hanh\u003c\/b\u003e as part of the Plum Village community's practice with children. Pebble meditation is a playful and fun activity that parents and educators can do with their children to introduce them to meditation. It is designed to involve children in a hands-on and creative way that touches on their interconnection with nature. Practicing pebble meditation can help relieve stress, increase concentration, nourish gratitude, and can help children deal with difficult emotions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Handful of Quiet \u003c\/i\u003eis a concrete activity that parents and educators can introduce to children in school settings, in their local communities or at home, in a way that is meaningful and inviting. Any adult wishing to plant seeds of peace, relaxation, and awareness in children will find this unique meditation guide helpful. Children can also enjoy doing pebble meditation on their own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautiful color illustrations by \u003cb\u003eWietske Vriezen\u003c\/b\u003e, illustrator of \u003ci\u003ePlanting Seeds\u003c\/i\u003e (ISBN-13: 978-1-935209-80-5) and \u003ci\u003eMindful Movements\u003c\/i\u003e (978-1-888375-79-4).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thich Nhat Hanh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Plum Blossom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/13\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.00h x 6.10w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781937006211\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThich Nhat Hanh is one of the most revered Zen teachers in the world today. His best-selling books include\u003ci\u003e Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePeace Is Every Step\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Plum Village in southwest France, where he teaches the art of mindful living. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrator Wietske Vriezen was born in Wassenaar, The Netherlands. She met Thich Nhat Hanh during a retreat in Holland in 2000 and was touched deeply by his mindfulness teachings and practices. Since then, she has illustrated a number of books based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, most recently \u003ci\u003ePlanting Seeds\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMindful Movements\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Rotterdam, The Netherlands where she works as a psychologist with gifted children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Plum Blossom","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39829011857523,"sku":"9781937006211","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_1f3ad207-caf0-4a4e-84a1-b9f6cfc322cf.jpg?v=1644606218","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/a-handful-of-quiet-happiness-in-four-pebbles-9781937006211","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}