How to See (Mindfulness Essentials)
About this product
Reach true clarity and insight by looking deeply, minimizing misperceptions, and having the courage to see things as they really are.
The seventh book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice.
Profound and always approachable, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us the art of looking deeply—in to our knee-jerk assumptions and runaway thoughts—so we can recognize the true meaning and essence of our lives. How to See teases apart the act of seeing-both inside and outside of ourselves, and points the way to developing true clarity.
Written with his signature warmth, these pithy meditations are accompanied by playful sumi-ink drawings by California artist Jason DeAntonis. Read more
Editor's Take
How to See (Mindfulness Essentials) by Thich Nhat Hanh is generally reviewed very positively. Amazon reviewers praise the writing as beautiful, easy to read, insightful, and helpful for changing perspective, while also noting that it is a short, pocket-sized book that can be read in any order.
Goodreads readers similarly describe it as clear, compassionate, and accessible, with many saying it offers simple but meaningful reflections on perception and mindfulness. Some lower-rated readers feel it is too brief or more like a collection of short essays than a deeply detailed book.
On Reddit, a mindfulness community post described it as a remarkable and straightforward distillation of core Buddhist principles, suggesting it resonates strongly with readers who already appreciate technical or contemplative discussions.
Review blogs that cover the book echo the same pattern: the book is seen as simple, concise, and calming, but potentially too light for readers expecting a longer or more comprehensive treatment.
YouTube search results included a full audiobook-style video specifically about How to See, but the results did not surface any clearly review-focused YouTube videos with a verifiable watch URL from reviewers; only one directly relevant video ID was found.
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Specifications
| Topic | Mindfulness |
Product Details
| Publisher | Parallax Press |
| Publication date | July 30, 2019 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1946764337 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1946764331 |
| Item Weight | 3.21 ounces |
| Dimensions | 4 x 0.38 x 6 inches |
| Book 7 of 12 | Mindfulness Essentials |
| Best Sellers Rank | #51,601 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #41 in Zen Spirituality #308 in Meditation (Books) #334 in Stress Management Self-Help |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (788) |
