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Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha Paperback – April 30, 1987

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Old Path White Clouds presents the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Drawn directly from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha’s life slowly and gently over the course of 80 years, partly through the eyes of Svasti, the buffalo boy, and partly through the yes of the Buddha himself. Old Path White Clouds is destined to become a classic of religious literature.

"I have not avoided including the various difficulties the Buddha encountered, both from his own disciples and in relation to the wider society. If the Buddha appears in this book as a man close to us, it is partly due to recounting such difficulties." - from the author’s Afterword.

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Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, has drawn from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources to create this highly acessible retelling of the story of the Buddha. The simple style is engaging, leading the reader through events in the Buddha's life while taking care to present and reinforce the central meaning and tone of his teaching. This is not a scholarly study but rather a heartfelt interpretation that draws on important sources. The result is a beautiful and contemporary book that can offer an attractive introduction for those new to the subject as well as many bright moments for serious students of Buddhism. Recommended for college and public libraries.
- Mark Woodhouse, Gannett- Tripp Lib., Elmira Coll., N.Y.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Original Language: Vietnamese --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Paperback: 600 pages
Publisher: Parallax Press; Thus; later Printing edition (April 30, 1987)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0938077260
ISBN-13: 978-0938077268
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.8 x 9 inches
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #12 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Eastern > Buddhism > History
- #23 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Eastern > Buddhism > Sacred Writings

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Enlightening!

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I decided to read this book based on one of the reviews. And I am totally enlightened! It has taught me how to meditate and to live in the present moment. It changed me.

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one also experiences a great sense of peace as the story unfolds

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A mesmerizing read filled with grace and well-being. Not only does one learn about the life of Siddhartha, the Buddha, one also experiences a great sense of peace as the story unfolds. Enjoy!

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"Old Path, White Clouds" GREATEST book for learning the life & teachings of the Buddha

ByJamyang Jacobson June 22, 2012

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This book is a CLASSIC. I am sure one day it will be looked upon by those practicing Buddhism, and by those curious about the life of the Buddha for more historical reasons, as the Bible is esteemed by Christians; the world over. I am not an avid reader, and seldom would I read books of 500 pages or more, but when I first obtained this "Old Path White Clouds" I could not put it down until I had read every page. Written by one of the greatest Buddhist Monks, and also one of the greatest historical figures of our time; Thich Nhat Hanh presents the chronological life of the Buddha gracefully in a way that has never been done before. I highly recommend this reading. In fact, when I once lost my copy, I spent countless hours searching for it online having forgotten the exact title. Of coarse it was most easily found on Amazon.com and it was also the least expensive on this website. This book is a MUST READ for everyone.Old Path, White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha

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Soothing and Inspiring

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One of his very best books for my situation and process. Wonderful blend of historical interpretation with a great deal of both informal Buddhist wisdom and allegory mixed with some very beautiful sutra presentations. Have now read it twice all the way through and have returned many other times to certain sections that speak very powerfully to the essence of Buddhist philosophy. Highly recommended.

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Amazing book! In Old Path White Clouds

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Amazing book! In Old Path White Clouds, Thich Nhat Hanh tells the story of the Buddha's life, in a book that reads like a novel. I highly recommend it!

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One of the greatest books ever. A classic.

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One of the greatest books ever. A classic. I recommend it to any thoughtful reader. The language of the author is clear and powerful. The flow was the best of its kind.

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Simple, beautiful, profound book

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This book has given me a much deeper understanding of the Buddha's teachings.
Read it slowly and mindfully. You will find it to be a joyful experience.

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and I have to say that it is already numbered among one of my favorite books on Buddhism

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I am only about 40% of the way done reading this book, and I have to say that it is already numbered among one of my favorite books on Buddhism!

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