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Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha by [Hanh, Thich Nhat]

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Thich Nhat Hanh

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by Thich Nhat Hanh (Author), Nguyen Thi Hop (Illustrator)

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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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File Size: 11528 KB
Print Length: 610 pages
Publisher: Parallax Press (April 30, 1987)
Publication Date: April 30, 1987
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B002NLKWZ2
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,846 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #21 in Buddhist History (Kindle Store)
- #40 in Buddhist Sacred Writings (Kindle Store)
- #62 in Zen Buddhism (Kindle Store)

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A Masterpiece of Buddhist Literature

March 7, 2017

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It's difficult to put into words how amazing this book is. It's a narrative version of the life and teachings of the Buddha retold by one of the great Buddhist masters of our era. It's beautifully written and insightful on many levels. I can't recommend this book enough. The time, effort, research, and creativity necessary to produce this book is awe inspiring. I've always respected Thich Nhat Hanh as a teacher, but this book has truly deepened my respect for him as an author and a scholar as well.

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Wonderful book

November 14, 2015

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I grew up / raised in the Protestant faith, and about a year ago, I discovered Buddhism and started reading all the books I could find and joined a couple of forums about Buddhism and non-duality. This particular book (OPWC) has become my bible...It tells the story of the Buddha in an enchanting and engaging way, by Master Hanh. Plus, it tells you pretty much all you need to know - the basics of Buddhism and gives clear understanding of how it works.

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Sol

The best of the best on The Life of the Buddha

May 3, 2017

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The best of the best. Broad scope, easy to read and understand, being without the significant cultural language obstacles of the more traditional texts. A wonderful opportunity to journey with the Buddha across the entire span of his life. A relaxing and inpiring read that is a delight to savour from one story to the next. I have the hard copy and decided to buy the kindle version as well. It is that good. If you would like a down to earth story of the life and teachings of the Buddha in plain english and without the mystical embellishments, this is the one. Enjoy!

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Em Perdue

Loving this book by Thich Nhat Hahn

April 17, 2017

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I saw a recommendation for this book and felt lucky to find a second seller with a nice copy at a great price. It's easy to follow and the chapters are short. Best for reading one a day and thinking about it before reading the next one. Almost 600 lovely pages.

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Michael M.

Great Buddhist Book

July 8, 2018

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First,this book is long,no i mean really long,81 chapters.That said,it's a wonderful read tracing the life of Buddha..Is it all true?well,probably not.Is the Bible or Koran all true?..probably not,however "Old Path" is beautifully written weaving Buddha's life with his teachings and is a wonderful explanation of the Buddhist faith
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shawn

great book

January 14, 2019

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studied Buddhism in undergrad. this is the book I recommend for newbies interested in the Buddha's story and the essence of the teachings. can't go wrong with Thich. nice illustrations, easy reading. a YA could read this and get the gist.

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Larry J. Babin

A beginning point

November 5, 2006

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This book is written with great love and understanding of the Buddha with compassion for the reader. It presents a beginning point for understanding Buddha's path to enlightenment and his teaching mission in life. The book represents a much better account than other books on the subject of the teachings and how to approach the fundamental understanding of the message being conveyed. Both my wife and I found this book an excellent source to actually document the step by step progression of the Buddha during his entire life. The book also provides an understanding of why and how the base of the disciples grew so quickly. The book provides perspective and is offered in plain and understandable terms. It should be read in sips and not gulps. Time should be spent in contemplation, because the depth of expression requires personal reflection. Unlike Karen Armstrong's history of the Buddha, this book in a primer for the understanding of what enlightenment means to the Buddhist. Once you "get it" you will have a beginning point to explore the more complex depths that the book presents. Red Pine's books on the diamond sutra and heart sutra provide significantly more depth for delving into the actual mental process of establishing meaning beyond the definition.

With that said, this is the most complete account of the life and teachings of the Buddha I have read. It is written from a perspective of love and compassion. It does not glorify the Buddha but simply states the things that were and are the teachings and life of Buddha. The message is for you to begin your own reflections and arrive at a better personal understanding of what is real and what is not real. The book helped firm up my perspective on the Buddha's teaching. The book represented an excellent beginning point to pull together my understanding of the Buddha before becoming confused by the complexities of the detail Sutra's and sermons. One thing that is derived, practice is a constant even for the Buddha over many lifetimes.

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R. OConnor

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

August 14, 2017

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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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