I was raised in the Christian tradition, but as an older adult, I became more and more interested in meditation. I began with Centering Prayer, a form of Christian meditation. I was introduced to the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh at an annual retreat for Centering Prayer. The retreat facilitator…
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My Name is Zedonk
In the 2010 Census, almost 10 million Americans identified as multiracial. As our population grows, more and more families will be made up of people who may not look just like one another. My Name is Zedonk is a charming children's book celebrating diverse and multiracial families—or just a little…
How to Fight exceprts
Excerpts from How to Fight Where the Fight Begins When someone says something unkind to you, you may want to retaliate right away. That is where the fight begins. This habitual way of reacting creates a well-worn pathway in your brain. When you travel a neural pathway over and over…
Happy Birthday, Charlotte! Author’s Note
As we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of beloved children's book Charlotte and the Quiet Place, author Deborah Sosin has reflections to share with readers.
Shopping from Europe
Because Parallax Press is based in the United States, shipping to Europe can be expensive. Therefore we recommend customers from Europe to purchase from our Plum Village Shop, which is based in France. While both online shops sell our English books, some of the other product offerings are different. At…
Rebel for Life
Rebel for Life is a powerful story about climate activism, the spirit of community and the future of life on Earth. At the centre of this truly engaging story we follow Vishal, a young hospital doctor who has turned into a full time climate activist. Understanding that the Climate Crisis…
Book Club: The World We Have – A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology
You’re invited to a series of book club discussions on Thích Nhất Hạnh's book The World We Have – A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology. Understanding the impermanence of all things can offer the inner peace necessary to act skillfully and to use our collective wisdom and capability to restore…
Celebrating Our Togetherness Retreat Package
Parallax Press is happy to provide books and discounts for the Celebrating Our Togetherness online retreatants over the New Year. We are offering a free download of The Mindfulness Survival Kit, and special discounts on books that are relevant to the theme of the retreat. The Mindfulness Survival Kit Considered…
Kid’s Week, May 11-15
With kids everywhere home from school, Peace Love Action author Tanya Zabinski is offering a raffle giveaway for all customers who buy a book from her website, planetlovedesigns.com, between now and June 10th. The raffle includes signed, silk-screened limited edition prints of Tanya's art from the book (!). Additionally, all…
Nirvana is our daily business
Photo courtesy of PVCEB In celebration of this release, editor and translator Sister Annabel Laity sat down and answered some questions about the message of Enjoying the Ultimate, misconceptions about Nirvana, and why Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh chose this chapter to teach to his students. Sister Annabel Laity (Chan…