Contemporary Buddhism, Mindfulness and Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Teachings explores mindfulness and the modernization of the Buddhist mind through the teaching of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh, inviting readers to rediscover Buddhism as a living tradition.

The book seeks to make the Dharma relevant, accessible and practical for the contemporary world. Through a textual study of Thích Nhất Hạnh’s writings, it investigates his understanding of the nature of interbeing, the nature of mind and the application of mindfulness and Dharma as practical tools for self-transformation. It situates Nhất Hạnh’s work within classical Buddhist sources, highlighting how principles of mindful practice can transcend cultural boundaries and be globally relevant while remaining rooted in the essence of Buddhist teaching. The book demonstrates how Buddhist thought can evolve to meet modern challenges without losing its spiritual depth and how Nhất Hạnh’s work demonstrates contemplative practice grounded in lived understanding.

Offering a renewed understanding of mindfulness and interbeing as pathways to personal and collective transformation, the book will be relevant for postgraduate students and academics of Buddhist studies, religious studies and Asian philosophy. It will also be of interest to mindfulness practitioners wishing to understand more about how Engaged Buddhism can be applied to transform daily living.

Huiling Lim is an educator in Buddhist Studies, Global Studies and contemplative traditions, with teaching across universities and Sangha-based educational programmes. Her work brings together classical sources, lived practice and contemporary inquiry into mindfulness and the nature of mind. Drawing on research and long-term contemplative practice, she explores how meditation and awareness shape understanding and everyday life across cultural contexts.