Peace Is Every Step-Meditation In Action: The Life and Work of Thich Nhat Hanh

Peace Is Every Step and the Bonus, Touching Peace, are very different...but, both are good. You will learn who the man is in the feature, and you will get some powerful insight on war and peace. In the bonus, Thich Nhat Hanh is your teacher...just like you attended the talk in Berkley yourself. This dvd has so much healing potential. I wish everyone could see it.

I agree with the previous reviewer: Don't miss the extra feature, which is a Thich Nhat Hanh's lecture at Berkeley. The philosophy is there; the methodology is there; the spirit is there; the practice is there. You don't need too many "vehicles/rafts" to be happy and/or enlightened. And "the finger is not the moon". Thich Nhat Hanh is popular for his "deceptively simple" words. As in his many books, Thich Nhat Hanh deploys skillful means for us to apply into our daily life. Take the real message and you will get benefited. Don't forget to practice and relax though.

Moving role model of how each of us can choose to become peacemakers with every step we take.

Thanks to TNH for his many shared lessons ... may everyone be touched by their loving counsel.

This is a very well done portrait of Thich Nhat Hanh. The most important and engaging aspect of this production is that is conveys Thich Nhat Hanh's personality and soul. This is what I find to be the most transformational aspect of his Being. To bring this forth so beautifully, constitutes art.

While the documentary covers some highlights from the Vietnam period, the underlying message is really about finding peace in yourself and sharing this in your sphere of influence. Part of this message is that everything and everyone is interdependent, Thich Nhat Hanh refers to this as "interbeing." In other words, love and happiness by its very nature is intersubjective and individual happiness apart from others is an illusion.

The film also portrays Plum Village, which is Thich Nhat Hanh's headquarters in France. This is a worldwide retreat center and monastery and the film gives a feel for the day-to-day life of Thich Nhat Hanh.

What I really value here is the portrayal of the inner life of a world famous leader and peace activist. It conveys the power of love and non-violence that is embodies in this gentle and humble man.

The film is also appropriate for younger people. While there are vignettes of Vietnam, there were no violent scenes. I think this makes the film ideal for kids 10 and older. Thich Nhat Hanh is a great example of the power of vulnerability, sensitivity and gentle persistence coming from a grounded and loving place. I believe this is a very worthwhile message to convey to our youth and the film length at less than an hour is idea for classroom environments.

It was more about the "Vietnam War" and less of what I expected in the medication aspect. It was interesting, just not what I expected. I love how soft spoken he is and he's calming and soothing to listen too. Just not the content I expected.