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Thich Nhat Hanh

The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation Paperback – June 8, 1999

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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 revised 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

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What should we think when on the one hand Buddhism tells us that life is suffering and on the other we are told to enjoy life's every moment? Loved around the world for his simple, straightforward explanations of Buddhism, Thich Nhat Hanh has finally turned his hand to the very core of Buddhism and conundrums such as this. In the traditional way, Thich Nhat Hanh takes up the core teachings one by one--the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, the Twelve Links of Interdependent Co-Arising--but his approach is as fresh as a soft breeze through a plum orchard. For illustration, he dips into the vast stores of Buddhist literature right alongside contemporary anecdotes, pointing out subtleties that can get glossed over in other popular introductions. He also includes three short but key sutras, essential source teachings from which all Buddhism flows. Studying the basics of Buddhism under Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh is like learning basketball from Michael Jordan. --Brian Bruya

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"Thich Nhat Hanh writes with the voice of the Buddha."
--Sogyal Rinpoche

"If there is a candidate for 'Living Buddha' on earth today, it is Thich Nhat Hanh."
--Richard Baker-roshi

"Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace, and peace on earth."
--His Holiness the Dalai Lama

"Thich Nhat Hanh is a real poet."
--Robert Lowell

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Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Broadway Books; 1st Broadway Books trade pbk. ed edition (June 8, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0767903692
ISBN-13: 978-0767903691
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 544 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4 in Buddhist Rituals & Practice (Books)
- #5 in Tibetan Buddhism (Books)

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AllanL5

If you only buy one Buddhist book, start with this one.

August 31, 2016

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Thich Nhat Hanh is a Viet-namese Zen-buddhist. Unlike many, many, many other books on Buddhism, this book attempts to explain the core concepts of Buddhist teachings. Where most Buddhist books get lost in glowing exhausting praises of how wonderful Buddhist concepts are, while actually never getting around to explaining the concepts, this book presents a loving detailed summary of the concepts. If you're curious about Buddhism, start here. If you're still curious, this gives you a center to branch out from.

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This book improved my life overnight. The 3 or ...

September 22, 2016

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This book improved my life overnight.
The 3 or 4 small changes I made after reading the book
had an impact in my personal life and work that no other
insight has ever have made.

You will not regret buy it

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Monk

A beautiful book !!!

February 25, 2018

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A man goes to a Buddhist and says "I want to be a Buddhist". The Buddhist replies: " then be one!!!". At first I thought he was being sarcastic, maybe he was pushed for time. After reading this book I have grown to see a deeper meaning to his words. This book is AMAZING and its filled with wisdom. It shows you how to live the Buddhist life. On one of the pages it discusses sexual suffering and how it can hurt you, families and children. If you are looking for the path you will find it inside this book.

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Katie

I had been practicing mindfulness for the last year and a half before I decided to become more aware of the Buddhist path and this is the perfect book if you're just beginning to follow this path

January 17, 2018

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I found it hard to put this book down. I had been practicing mindfulness for the last year and a half before I decided to become more aware of the Buddhist path and this is the perfect book if you're just beginning to follow this path. It's well written and goes into great detail the basics.

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Carl

Excellent and consistent explanation of Buddhist concepts

April 23, 2018

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This is my favorite book on Buddhism. Thich Nhat Hahn presents all of the major buddhist ‘lists’ and ‘principles’ in an approachable and consistent style informed by his comprehensive view of Buddhism. His explanations really help me feel the truth of these ideas, and to see their underlying connectedness. I love his metaphor of the wave and he ocean.

While I have started picking up additional books about Buddhism, I will be surprised if any of them speak to me as directly or effectively as this classic. I expect to return to its basic clarity repeatedly for many years. This week, for example, I will share the chapter on Sutta interpretation with my Sutta Study group.

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John Hentsch

I Recommend This Book.

September 27, 2017

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I went to Indonesia and was enthralled by the Buddhist and Hindu culture that dominated their lives. I was wondering what a religion of peace really looks like. I am still about 100 pages from finishing this book, but I think it will find a place on my periodic read list. Ultimately just reading this has made me more mindful (present), nicer to those around me, and just a generally good book for "self help."

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Laura

Like a conversation with the Buddha himself

July 6, 2018

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This book, and the audio book as well really changed my quality of life. Simple phrasing with concepts we can all relate to. My depression was significantly worse before reading this book, and now I can kick myself in the butt a little bit and get myself going. Given, I've also had two years of therapy, but this book was what really sealed it for me. Im not only less depressed, but I'm less anxious, and much more happy. Thank you SO much Thich Nhat Hanh, your insights mean the world to me!

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A MUST READ

April 7, 2018

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This is a book on my Essential Recommended Reading List. Read it!
Whomever you are, whatever your belief, it will open your perspective and give you some fat to chew one - something to contemplate.
My favorite part is the section on the Six Paramitas - about interdependent co-arising - an important concept for understanding our life and times.
Start from the beginning - particularly if you grew up with a "western mind".
It may take some time to fully understand the concepts, even though they are simple, because the mind may be otherwise oriented.
This book is the simplest presentation of these concepts, so easy to read, with great illustrations of the concepts - very helpful.
I occasionally buy a copy and send it to someone as a gift.
Enjoy!

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