This book is a passionate invitation from the Zen master Thch Nhat Hanh for ecological mindfulness and the strengthening of our relationship with the Earth. Focusing on the destruction of our ecosystem and the disappearance of species, Nhat Hanh explores the most essential aspect that has the potential to create a true turning point.  Beyond the concept of “environment” he focuses in on what aspects cause us to feel separate from the Earth and view it solely in utilitarian terms. Rejecting conventional economical approaches, Un canto de amor a la Tierra teaches us how to free ourselves from addiction to consumerism, protect nature, and be mindful of climate change. Our personal happiness is inseparably linked to the happiness of our planet.

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Buddhist monk and teacher, a poet, a peace activist, and the author of Be Free Where You Are, The Miracle of Mindfulness, and Peace Is Every Step. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1967.