I highly recommend this little jewel of a book.' Jacqueline Kramer author of Buddha Mom, Praise for A Pebble for Your Pocket: 'This book is a gem from a true spiritual master.' - Parenting with Spirit, ' A Handful of Quiet is a lovingly illustrated book that brings this meditation to life. Author of Simplicity Parenting Utilizes the child's imagination and invites them to enter meditation with joy and delight. In A Handful of Quiet Thich Nhat Hanh has crafted an oasis for the soul and spirit that will serve your child throughout life. Karen Maezen Miller author of Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood In a world that often buzzes and booms at children, this book offers a genuine place of peace.

But first, take two handfuls for yourself. Children can also enjoy doing pebble meditation on their own.įor those times when you feel the need to give your children something more than your non-distracted attention, give them A Handful of Quiet. Any adult wishing to plant seeds of peace, relaxation, and awareness in children will find this unique meditation guide helpful. A Handful of Quiet is a concrete activity that parents and educators can introduce to children in school settings, in their local communities or at home, in a way that is meaningful and inviting. Practicing pebble meditation can help relieve stress, increase concentration, nourish gratitude, and can help children deal with difficult emotions. It is designed to involve children in a hands-on and creative way that touches on their interconnection with nature.

A playful, illustrated guide to one of the best known and most innovative meditation practices for young children experiencing stress, difficulty focusing, and difficult emotions Developed by Thich Nhat Hanh as part of the Plum Village community's practice with children, pebble meditation is a playful and fun activity that parents and educators can do with their children to introduce them to meditation.

A Handful of Quiet by Thich Nhat Hanh