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The Art of Communicating offers the key to communicating with yourself, new acquaintances, colleagues and loved ones more effectively and appropriately, with mindfulness and kindness. Summary of the Book By concentrating on concrete and accessible practices, this book explains how, despite all of our best intentions, communication remains a challenge for most of us. It discusses how we can say what we mean in a way that the other person can really concentrate and understand, how we can learn to listen with compassion and understanding, why people communicate so differently and how we can surpass our differences to fortify our relationships. Based on his own experiences of working with couples, families, and workplace colleagues, celebrated spiritual leader, Thich Nhat Hanh reveals five practical steps for truly mindful communication. About Thich Nhat Hanh Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, teacher, peace activist and author. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967 by Martin Luther King Jr. to acknowledge his life-long efforts to generate peace and reconciliation. He is the Founder of Van Hanh Buddhist University in Saigon, and has taught at Columbia University and the Sorbonne. He coined the term 'Engaged Buddhism'. After a long-term exile, he was given permission to return to Vietnam in 2005. He has authored several books including Vietnam: Lotus in a Sea of Fire, The Sun My Heart, Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, and Zen Keys: A Guide to Zen Practice.