Go Slowly, Breathe and Smile: Dharma Art by Rashani Réa with the Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh

148 Pages·2023·51.013 MB·English

by  Rashani Réa , Thich Nhat Hanh

Praise for Go Slowly,
Breathe and Smile
“This beautiful book is a feast for the senses and pure nourishment for the soul.”
—Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance
“These simple and deep words from Thich Nhat Hanh interwoven into the
delightfully tender and colorful collages by Rashani Réa have made the living
dharma available to the mainstream.”
—Peter Russell, author of The Global Brain
“I am very happy Rashani has put together this wonderful book of her art with
Thây’s sayings for you to benefit from and enjoy.”
—Sister Chân Không, author of Learning True Love
“Thich Nhat Hanh said, ‘The more you understand, the more you love. The more
you love, the more you understand.’ Seeing Rashani’s stunning collages, I have
the distinct feeling that I’m understanding and loving the moment in a way I
hadn’t before. Her art and this book will grow your capacity to understand, and
your capacity to love.”
—Dawna Markova, author of Living a Loved Life
“What a rare treat when the delicacy of images amplifies an already profound
message! Rashani’s extraordinary collages perfectly mirror Thich Nhat Hanh’s
simple yet powerful teachings. An exquisite collection.”
—James Baraz, author of Awakening Joy
“Thich Nhat Hanh writes, ‘Our own life has to be the message.’ Thây’s life has
touched millions in this world—a message of peace, interbeing, love, and
present-moment awareness. Rashani’s life, like her art, also conveys a beautiful
message of truth. This book is a celebration of the beauty and radiance of each
expression, each grain of true golden sand.”
—Dorothy Hunt, author of Ending the Search: From Spiritual
Ambition to the Heart of Awareness
“Thich Nhat Hanh’s message is not only deceptively simple and deeply true, it’s
also beautiful, elegant, and poetic. Rashani’s art perfectly complements Thây’s
poetic words. Both tap deeply into the web of life that underlies and connects all.
In Go Slowly, Breathe and Smile, Thây and Rashani li� the veil a little and offer us
a glimpse of the Way.”
—Paul Tingen, author of Miles Beyond: The Electric Explorations
of Miles Davis
“Go Slowly, Breathe and Smile is simply beautiful. As a profoundly co-creative
interaction, it touches my heart, inspires my spirit, and gives me faith in
existence.”
—Carol Stewart, The Mystery School, Nelson, British Columbia
“Go slowly, breathe and smile; and allow Rashani’s beautiful art and Thich Nhat
Hanh’s deeply wise sayings to accompany you along the way.”
—Joan Halifax, author of Standing at the Edge
go slowly,
breathe
and smile
Also by Thich Nhat Hanh
Being Peace
Breathe, You Are Alive!
Call Me by My True Names
Happiness
The Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings
Living Buddha, Living Christ
Making Space
The Miracle of Mindfulness
No Mud, No Lotus
Old Path, White Clouds
Peace Is Every Step
Touching Peace
You Are Here
Visit plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/key-books for additional titles
Also by Rashani Réa
Always Choose Love
Beyond Brokenness
A Coven of Dakinis: In Honor of Thirteen Women Who Have Touched My Life
The Fire of Darkness: What Burned Me Away Completely, I Became
Is The Bowl Empty or Is It Filled with Moonlight?: Turning Words and Bodhi Leaves
Mahalo: Visual Koans for the Pathless Journey
Only One Surrender
The Threshold Between Loss and Revelation
Timeless Offerings
Touched by Grace: Through a Temenos of Women
The Unfurling of an Artist: Early Collages and Calligraphy of Rashani Réa
Waves into Water: Reflecting on the Five Remembrances
Welcome to the Feast: In Celebration of Wholeness
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Copyright © 2022 by Rashani Réa and Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism, Inc.
Published by Mango Publishing, a division of Mango Publishing Group, Inc.
Cover Design: Rashani Réa & Elina Diaz
Cover Photo/illustration: Rashani Réa
Interior Artwork: Rashani Réa
Photo of Thich Nhat Hanh © Dana Gluckstein
Photo of Rashani Réa © Kim Rosen
Layout & Design: Elina Diaz
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Go Slowly, Breathe and Smile: Dharma Art by Rashani Réa with the Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication number: 2021943211
ISBN: (print) 978-1-64250-719-5, (ebook) 978-1-64250-720-1
BISAC category code REL092000, RELIGION / Buddhism / Zen
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To my partner—a luminous, loving gi� of grace,

my parents who taught me the difference

between looking and seeing,

my brother who taught me to question,

my son who taught me to listen

and to Thich Nhat Hanh

who taught so many of us how to love.

—Rashani Réa