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The Heart of Understanding, Twentieth Anniversary Edition

Commentaries on the Prajñaparamita Heart Sutra

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The Heart of Understanding, Twentieth Anniversary Edition

By: Thich Nhat Hanh
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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In this modern classic, world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh presents a clear, concise translation and commentary of the Heart Sutra - the world's most popular piece of Buddhist scripture.

Comprising only 632 Chinese characters, the Heart Sutra is Buddhism in a nutshell. Despite its brevity, this powerful work covers more of the Buddha's teachings than any other scripture. Its influence is more profound and wide-reaching than any other text in Buddhism. Thich Nhat Hanh's translation and commentary is regarded as the most simple, clear, concise, and understandable available. He describes the sutra as "a precious gift to us, the gift of fearlessness". Hanh offers subtle and profound teachings on non-duality and the letting go of all preconceived notions, opinions, and attachments - thereby becoming open to all the wonders of our life.

©2009 Thich Nhat Hanh (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Buddhism Philosophy Sacred Writing Zen Meditation Inspiring
Accessible Buddhist Teachings • Profound Wisdom • Soothing Voice • Beautiful Simplification • Practical Language
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May happiness follow you always, like your own shadow, without departing. Sukhi hotu, dear loved ones ☸️ ✨🌈

Onwards to the other shore, together!

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This is the best summary I have heard on emptiness and how to live and breath in that positive space.

Best summary on emptiness

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I Could listen over and over and could never exhaust this book. And Eldorado B. Does wonderful job narrating it

Could listen over and over and could never exhaust this book

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I heard the reader loud and clear, but in some parts you can hear his tummy rumbling like he was hungry or indigestion. at first I thought it was me!

great to hear but I think he was hungry

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the heart sutra is the most enlightening one and gives the most peace practicing. love the lessons in this book

terrific lessons

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I am a big fan of the author and while I prefer to hear books in the author’s voice, this was pretty good.

Wise teacher and good performance

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I listen to this book frequently
It is Like a mantra
Helps me sleep - with no fear
The reader’s voice is important to me
I’d prefer to hear readings by Thich Nhat Hahn…. However This reader I understand. :)

each time I listen -I grow

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Great little audio book. Very good and to the point. Another awesome book by Thich.

Great

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It is so interesting and helpful to learn all about life from Master TNH. If I were not here, you could not be there!

Meaningful and thoughtful.

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The words of Thich Nhat Hanh are always a joy to take in for one advancing on the Path. His stories and examples give true pause to anyone seeking understanding and always invite reflection.

Edoardo Ballerini’s narration is masterful as always. I go out of my way to listen to books that he has narrated because it is so easy to listen to his voice in really absorbing the words behind them.

MD Salmon

Always A Joy To Listen And An Invaluable Message

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