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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching

Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching

By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
Narrated by: René 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.

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

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.

©2014 Thich Nhat Hanh (P)2014 Random House Audio
Buddhism Eastern Philosophy Tibetan Compassion Inspiring Feel Better Zen Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism
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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 is a real poet.”—Robert Lowell

Featured Article: 50+ Wise Thích Nhất Hạnh Quotes That Will Inspire You to Live a Better Life


An esteemed peace activist and writer, Thích Nhất Hạnh became one of the founders of the Engaged Buddhism movement during the Vietnam War. After the war, Thích Nhất Hạnh moved to the United States to bring this ideology of Engaged Buddhism to the West. We offer this collection of his quotes to gently remind you to live in the moment while making an active commitment to positive change in your community—and the world.

Clear Explanations • Comprehensive Teachings • Clear Pleasant Voice • Accessible Wisdom • Transformative Insights
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While it is a very long discourse, there is no better or richer teaching than this book on the path that leads us out of suffering into happiness as first taught by the Buddha himself. This book is like a Buddhist's Bible, complex but logical as a comprehensive explanation of how so many over the milenia have found solace in the realizations given to all mankind bt the Buddha. There is no finer teacher other than the author of this book as well.

Absolutely the Best Guide to the Buddha's Path

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If you're interested in learning about Buddhism as a practice, this is a great start. The author is eloquent and makes it understandable by using analogy. It's a good read, and although the entertainment factor isnt huge, as a learning tool, it's something I'll reread several times.

Great overview for beginners

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This work is comprehensive and really well put together, however from the consideration of learning/reviewing the content, I suggest a printed book, which is easier to annotate, highlight and flip back to. Still, it is really rewarding content. :)

Comprehensive

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Much of the early content was very informative, but I may have preferred skipping almost the entire second half, which seemed to mostly devolve into reciting and re-reciting long lists of Buddhist precepts over and over with very little description of how they came to be and how they apply in a modern understanding.

Not for beginners

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This book has brought me so much peace and calm, and most importantly, effective ways to deal with the chaos of today's world. Every time I listen to it I pick up something new.

could listen to this every day forever

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This book was freeing in so many ways. I found myself rewinding and bookmarking so I could return to key statements. I probably need a hardcopy. I've heard it's watered down Buddha teachings, so this may not be for seasoned Buddhists. As an introduction, it's good stuff.

liberate yourself from societal expectations

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Clear concise text that shines a modern light on ancient teachings. Beautiful. Thank you, all involved in writing and producing.

Light shredding jewel

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Thich Nhat Hanh deciphers the Buddha’s teachings in a clear and easy to understand manner, and illustrate the principles with vivid imagery and stories.

Decipher Buddha’s Teachings

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a great interpretation of the teachings and very well narrated. as with every book about buddhism the author put his personal opinion on what his key topics are, so those needs to be looked past. but overall it's knowledge we all need to study in depth,.

great content, for everyone to read

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Definitely not the beginners’ edition but if you want the Bible of Budism, I’d say this is pretty close.

High level stuff

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