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Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet by Thich Nhat Hanh — WisdomDeck honest review
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Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Collected teachings on ecology and engaged action: insight before action, collective awakening, taking care of the activist. Compiled by his community.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Insight first, then action.
  2. Burnout serves no one.
  3. Collective awakening.

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Engaged Buddhism.

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