Hermitage Among the Clouds

Download or read book Hermitage Among the Clouds written by Thich Nhat Hanh and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 2001-08-09 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hermitage Among the Clouds tells the story of the fourteenth century Princess Amazing Jewel, the daughter of one of Vietnam's greatest historical Zen master kings. This beautifully written story expreses the suffering caused by war and conflict, the transformative potential of a commitment to practicing peace and building reconciliation, and the simple beauty of a spiritual life. Thich Nhat Hanh gives us a window into Vietnam's past and at the same time, offers compelling insights about contemporary Southeast Asia and the world.