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Parallax Press
Founded1986
FoundersThich Nhat Hanh and Arnie Kotler
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationBerkeley, California
Nonfiction topicsBuddhism, contemplative practice, education, meditation, mindfulness in daily life, peace, social justice, sustainability
ImprintsPalm Leaves Press, Parallax Press, Plum Blossom Press
Official websitewww.parallax.org

Parallax Press is a nonprofit book publisher founded and inspired by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. It is part of the Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism.[1] Parallax Press publishes more than a hundred books by Thich Nhat Hanh and is also the publishing home of authors writing in the intersection of contemplative practice; personal and collective healing; and activism for peace, the protection of the Earth, and social justice.[2] Authors include Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Khong, Sister Annabel Laity, the 14th Dalai Lama, Joanna Macy, Sister Jina Chan Dieu Nghiem, Brother Phap Hai, George Mumford, Larry Ward, Sister Dang Nghiem, Marc Andrus, Pablo d'Ors, Alberto Blanco (poet), Jaimal Yogis, and Mayumi Oda. Since April 2016 Parallax Press books have been distributed by Penguin Random House Publisher Services.[3]

Mission

Parallax Press is a nonprofit publisher founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. We publish books and media on the art of mindful living and Engaged Buddhism. We are committed to offering teachings that help transform suffering and injustice. Our aspiration is to contribute to collective insight and awakening, bringing about a more joyful, healthy, and compassionate society.[4]

Imprints

Parallax Press's publishing program includes the following three imprints.[5]

  • Palm Leaves Press: Sutra commentaries and scholarly books on aspects of Buddhist history
  • Parallax Press: Books on "mindfulness in daily life"
  • Plum Blossom Books: Books for children of all ages

References

  1. ^ "About – Parallax Press". www.parallax.org. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
  2. ^ "About – Parallax Press". www.parallax.org. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  3. ^ "Distribution: PRH Signs Parallax". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
  4. ^ "About – Parallax Press". www.parallax.org. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  5. ^ "Profile: Parallax Press". lionsroar.com. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
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