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Mindfulness: Be Happy Now
Mindfulness: Be Happy Now

Mindfulness: Be Happy Now

Happiness is just a breathe away

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Documentary

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Mindfulness is the art of simply being present. From Oprah to Phil Jackson to Anderson Cooper, it's an art practiced by some of the world's most successful people. Brought to the west by Zen Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh, who was once nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., mindfulness has recently gained mainstream popularity in both the media and in mental health treatment. This film features insights from Deepak Chopra, Thich Nhat Hanh, Sharon Stone, Oliver Stone, Cesar Milan, and many more. Watch it and learn how to embrace mindfulness in your own life!

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

84 mins

Rating

9.5/10

Release Date

10 November 2015

Country

United States of America

Cast

Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra

Self

Thích Nhất Hạnh

Thích Nhất Hạnh

Self

Cesar Millan

Cesar Millan

Self

Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone

Self

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone

Self

Sister Chân Không

Sister Chân Không

Self

Sister Dang Nghiêm

Sister Dang Nghiêm

Self

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