Biography: Thich Nhat Hanh has dedicated his life to the art of mindful living. He teaches that only through living in the present moment can we approach peacefulness – in ourselves and in the world. Born in central Vietnam in 1926, Thich Nhat Hanh witnessed the strife of the Vietnam Conflict. Unable to stand by while villages were destroyed, he helped establish “engaged Buddhism,” a balance between meditation and the social commitment to helping refugees of the conflict. He has since founded the School of Youth Social Service in Saigon, a Buddhist university, a publishing house and a peace activism magazine. Thich Nhat Hanh has written more than 85 poems and prose pieces as well as numerous books. His writing is calming and inspiring – a true reflection of his life’s mission. He lives in Plum Village in France, a Buddhist community in exile that he founded in 1982, where he continues to write, garden and lead retreats.

The Artists.

Adam Guan; Born in Macau, Adam Guan moved to the United States in 1966 at the age of three.
Working in a fashion that fluidly blends Eastern subjects and styles with a Western medium, he incorporates elements from traditional Japanese /Chinese painting and still life floral works. Adam currently lives and works in the San Francisco Bay area as a fine artist and commercial illustrator.

Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin: Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin’s art and poetry reflect his experience with ancient Eastern spiritual practices, Christianity, Tibetan Buddhism, Zen Buddhism and ancient Mesoamerican cultures. His work – a mythic amalgamation of age-old healing practices and present-day trends in spirituality, science and nature – results in a true fusion of East and West and inspires people worldwide to practice compassion, love and kindness, and the joy of living in the present moment. www.honshin.com  and  www.honshinfineart.com

Along with journals, calendars and desk diaries we also have cards with text by Thich Nhat Hanh and artwork by Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin. They can be found in the Meditational Art series under Amber Lotus' drop down menu.