The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
Written by Thich Nhat Hanh
Narrated by Rene Ruiz
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With poetry and clarity, Thich Nhat Hanh imparts comforting wisdom about the nature of suffering and its role in creating compassion, love, and joy - all qualities of enlightenment.
In The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching, now with added material and new insights, Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism and shows us that the Buddha's teachings are accessible and applicable to our daily lives.
Covering such significant teachings as the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, the Three Doors of Liberation, the Three Dharma Seals, and the Seven Factors of Awakening, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching is a radiant beacon on Buddhist thought for the initiated and uninitiated alike.
"Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace, and peace on earth."
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh was a world-renowned Buddhist Zen master, poet, author, scholar, and activist for social change, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was the author of many bestselling books, including the classics Peace Is Every Step and The Art of Living. Through his books and retreats at the monasteries he has founded in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia, he became a pre-eminent figure in contemporary Buddhism, offering teachings that are both deeply rooted in ancient wisdom and accessible to all. Sister Chan Khong is Thich Nhat Hanh’s most senior monastic disciple and lifelong collaborator. A leading force in his engaged Buddhism programs and humanitarian projects, her books include Learning True Love and Beginning Anew. Sister True Dedication is a former journalist and monastic Dharma Teacher ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh.
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Reviews for The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Some good insights mixed with 80% drivel.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a bit deeper than most of the other books I have read by Hanh. I found it to be a very thorough introduction to Hanh's own particular school of Buddhism, along with tidbits about some of the other schools and the history of the development of Buddhism. The primary focus, though, was on the central tenets of Buddhism. the final third of the book gets a bit too deep for my taste, and due to the density of information left me a little overwhelmed.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I'm currently only about a third of the way through, but so far this book is beautifully written. Thich Nhat Hanh writes in a clear yet elegant way that is very helpful in comveying a basic understanding of some of the Buddha's core teachings. I bought this on recommendation from a fellow Buddhist and will definitely be looking into more of his work. I would recommend this book to anyone who, like me, is starting out in Buddhism or who just would like to learn about the basics. This is one of the few books that I'll likely go back and read multiple times.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The best primer I have read on the major principles of Buddhism written by perhaps the most readable authors of eastern thought. Highly recommended.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Well meaning with brief moments of insight, but largely tedious. It felt like an endless amount of lists and repetitive phrasings. I really tried to give this text every benefit of the doubt, but I kept putting it down in boredom. There are better ways to teach than this pedantic method. Perhaps the monk is a better speaker than writer?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thanks to Thich Nhat Hanh, for making me more awesome than ever. I am Gaurav Samrat, and my only wish is to make people understand this wisdom of Buddha. I will try to share this knowledge through all the creative way I know. Bless me friends.?
For people who don't understand Buddha's Path of Happiness. They should try to find people who know this true knowledge and understand the true Happiness.
Because after understanding your mind will dance in enlightenment, Joy and in an unending path of Happiness. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An excellent and very enjoyable introduction to basic Buddhist teachings by noted Zen master Thich Nhat Hahn. The book is as pleasurable to read as it is enlightening---the author's encouraging, joyful style reads easily and sometimes gives the impression that he is right there with you. The material in the book can, in my view, be understood and appreciated by people of any religion (or none).
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