Thích Nhất Hạnh books in order
Vietnamese Buddhist monk and activist
- Lived
- 1926–2022
- Country
- Vietnam
- Books
- 105
Thích Nhất Hạnh published 8 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 54 non-fiction books, 3 children's books, 5 poetry collections and 32 other books, beginning with Zen Keys (1973). The best-known is Peace Is Every Step (1990).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Peace Is Every Step
Thích Nhất Hạnh's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Zen Keys (1973)
The Moon Bamboo (1989)
Going Home (1999)
The Hermit and the Well (2003)
Taming the Tiger Within (2004)
The Art of Power (2007)
The Heart Of Buddha's Teaching (2008)
Happiness (2009)
Novellas in order
Hermitage Among the Clouds (1982)
Short story collections in order
The Stone Boy and Other Stories (1996)
Dragon Prince (2009)
Non-fiction in order
Vietnam: Lotus in a Sea of Fire (1967)
The Sun My Heart (1982)
A Rose for Your Pocket (1987)
Being Peace (1987)
Interbeing (1987)
The Miracle of Mindfulness (1987)
Peace Is Every Step (1990)
Transformation & Healing (1990)
Breathe! You Are Alive (1992)
Touching Peace (1992)
Love in Action (1993)
A Joyful Path (1994)
Touching the Earth (1994)
Living Buddha, Living Christ (1995)
Cultivating the Mind of Love (1996)
Teachings on Love (1996)
Stepping into Freedom (1997)
Fragrant Palm Leaves (1998)
Be Free Where You Are (2000)
The Path of Emancipation (2000)
The Raft Is Not the Shore (2000)
Anger (2001)
The Thich Nhat Hanh Collection (2001)
Thich Nhat Hanh (2001)
My Master's Robe (2002)
Creating True Peace (2003)
Finding Our True Home (2003)
Our Appointment with Life (2003)
Freedom Wherever We Go (2004)
Peace Begins Here (2004)
True Love (2004)
Calming the Fearful Mind (2005)
Keeping the Peace (2005)
Understanding Our Mind (2006)
The World We Have (2008)
Peaceful Action (2009)
You Are Here (2009)
Reconciliation (2010)
Savor (2010)
Peace Is Every Breath (2011)
The Novice (2011)
How to Eat (2013)
How to Walk (2013)
Love Letter to the Earth (2013)
The Art of Communicating (2013)
No Mud, No Lotus (2014)
How to Love (2015)
How to Relax (2015)
How to Fight (2017)
Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh (2017)
The Art of Living (2017)
How to See (2019)
Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet (2021)
Lay Bodhisattva, Monastic Bodhisattva (2023)
Children's books in order
No Death, No Fear (2002)
Under the Rose Apple Tree (2002)
The Coconut Monk (2006)
Poetry in order
Vietnam (1967)
The Cry of Vietnam (1968)
Present Moment Wonderful Moment (1990)
Call Me by My True Names: The Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh (1999)
Transformation at the Base (2001)
Other books in order
The Heart of Understanding (1987)
Old Path White Clouds (1990)
A Taste of Earth and Other Legends of Vietnam (1992)
The Art of Mindful Living (1992)
The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusion (1992)
For a Future to Be Possible (1993)
Thundering Silence (1993)
The Long Road Turns to Joy (1996)
Drops of Emptiness (1997)
The Blooming of a Lotus (1997)
Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, & Liberation (1998)
Mindful Living (1998)
The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching (1998)
Chanting from the Heart (2006)
The Energy of Prayer (2006)
Two Treasures (2006)
Buddha Mind, Buddha Body (2007)
Living Buddha, Living Christ 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
Nothing to Do, Nowhere to Go (2007)
Answers from the Heart (2009)
A Handful of Quiet (2012)
Classic Dharma Talks (2013)
How to Sit (2013)
Fear (2014)
Silence (2015)
No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering (2017)
How to Connect (2020)
How to Live When a Loved One Dies (2021)
How to Focus (2022)
Present Moment Wonderful Moment Revised Edition (2022)
Cracking the Walnut (2023)
How to Smile (2023)
About Thích Nhất Hạnh
Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, prolific author, poet, and teacher, who founded the Plum Village Tradition, historically recognized as the main inspiration for engaged Buddhism. Known as the "father of mindfulness", Nhất Hạnh was a major influence on Western practices of Buddhism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thích Nhất Hạnh FAQ
- How many books has Thích Nhất Hạnh written?
- Thích Nhất Hạnh published 8 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 54 non-fiction books, 3 children's books, 5 poetry collections and 32 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thích Nhất Hạnh's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Peace Is Every Step.
- What is Thích Nhất Hạnh's last book?
- Lay Bodhisattva, Monastic Bodhisattva (2023).
- What is Thích Nhất Hạnh's most famous book?
- Peace Is Every Step (1990) is Thích Nhất Hạnh's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.