With Touching Peace, Nhat Hanh shares his vision for rebuilding society through strengthening our families and communities, and realizing the ultimate dimension of reality in each act of our daily lives.

Included are classic Thich Nhat Hanh practices and teachings such as the conflict resolution tool of the Peace Treaty his thoughts on a “diet for a mindful society” based on his interpretation of the 5 Mindfulness Trainings and his early writings on the environment. Nhat Hanh reminds us to focus on what is refreshing and healing within and all around us, and how, paired with the practice of mindful breathing, it can be used as the basis for examining the roots of war and violence, alcoholism and drug abuse, and social alienation. The author of Being Peace presents mindfulness and meditation as tools for examining-and solving-both personal and global challenges In Touching Peace, Thich Nhat Hanh expands the teachings on practicing the art of mindful living begun in the best-selling Being Peace by giving specific, practical instructions on extending our meditation practice into our daily lives. Ideas and activities provided for professional development for educators benefit students and staff alike. Research cited predicts desired outcomes, including a culture of belonging, increased student engagement and achievement, and a more compassionate school staff. Illustrating and highlighting how social-emotional programming helps foster and transform the culture of a school to one of belonging and acceptance, the authors also provide necessary application lessons for all educators in all areas of a school, including ideas for such common areas as playgrounds, cafeterias, classrooms, and libraries, and even ideas for implementation by school administrators. All lessons provide lists of extended student and faculty readings. They present current brain research to support social-emotional programming in a whole school program with collaborative lesson ideas adaptable to all age levels for the use of counselors, librarians, administrators, classroom teachers, and all special area teachers. The authors of this helpful text define transformative social-emotional learning and its impact on students and schools.

I am peace by susan verde