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  • The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching

  • Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
  • By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
  • Narrated by: René Ruiz
  • Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,262 ratings)

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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

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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

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you will use it quite often in your studies!

I have found that I go back to several other chapters as well as the entire book over and over. it stays at the Forefront of my library

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a true zen Buddhist

the story gets a bit convoluted but the message is clear... very inspirational for anyone.

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Intriguing

I loved this book very informative. Taught me more than I ever knew about Buddhism.

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Extraordinary inclusive Review of the key Buddhist teachings

Thich Nhat Hahn has such a clear way of translating the Buddhist teachings in such a clear and understandable way but still so full of all the wisdom and deep intellectual teachings of the Buddha. This is by far the best inclusive book of the Buddhist teachings I have ever read. I have been practicing and reading Buddhism for 34 years.

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Amazing treat!

Wonderful book. It was a privilege listening to this book. Very peaceful. It helped during long drives to work and back.

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wisdom!

It was lovely to listen to the audible version of this book that I originally read in hard copy. It's worth listening more than once and I often do as I walk. It's a nice clear framework of Buddhist wisdom teachings. Ultimately it's the practice that matters... having the framework is incredibly useful too though

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Tich Nhat Than is always good

It is really a good book I highly recommend it. Now practice the wards spoken.

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Practical teachings delivered with love

Great book with teachings universal to all. A great introduction to Buddhism, with authors interpretation.

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High level stuff

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

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Every Buddhist or any follower would benefit!

This is put together very well and it is easy to follow for anyone looking to lead a more peaceful life! I highly recommend this book!

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