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When Thich Nhat Hanh enters a room, he does so silently--appearing before you as if he has materialized from spirit to matter. Wearing the traditional robes of a Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh radiates a presence that draws your full attention. He speaks slowly and thoughtfully and at such a low volume that you instinctively hold still, your eyes focused on his face, so as not to miss a word.
No matter your beliefs or the particulars of your life, when you're in the presence of Thich Nhat Hanh, you apprehend that you're in breathing distance of someone who lives in another realm of existence--as enlightened a being as you'll ever meet. As he spoke one afternoon ...