Fragrant Palm Leaves: Journals 1962-1966

As most people know the early ‘60s in Vietnam were very difficult times for a great many people. One enlightened man was furiously writing his journals of the period. Now 30 years later these writings have been published to a waiting audience. Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most influential Buddhist leaders of our age. Fragrant Palm Leaves is his personal journal from 1962 to 1966 recorded in Vietnam. This Zen master’s work recounts his feelings and beliefs about the period and offers the political and spiritual wisdom that he felt.