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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 (123 ratings)
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Summary

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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Excellent overview

Very in-depth overview of core Buddhist teachings. If you are looking for a general introduction however I would not necessarily start with this as it is quite dense and specific. For those wishing to learn a bit more however, this is a perfect reference.

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Not a religion person

Excellent description of Gautama Buddhas teaching without the religious layers added. Very interesting guide to a new philosophy for me and how it can be learned and practiced in everyday life. This has really helped through this pandemic. The metaphors and short stories really help guide your understanding and draw your focus on the persuit of happiness

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life changing

fantastic insight into buddhism. I would listen to chapters more than once for improved understanding.

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great thanks 😊 very uplifting

very nice, I shared this with many friend's . it's uplifted me in every way
I appreciate it in so many ways

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lovely book and Story

Nice guide to the system of thinking, very sympathetic and achievable for people wanting to engage.

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Simply wonderful

A wonderfully written book full of insight. I do feel, however, that one has to be at the right point in their life to properly appreciate and absorb the teachings.

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Lifechanging

I have found this to be one of the easiest books to follow as an introduction to Buddhism.
Easy to listen to, clearly explained in easy to follow chapters. Thank you so much for this gem.
A definite present for friends and family who want to learn more about Buddhism.

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Favorite book of all time

This book is profound and has so many layers of understanding, I will be revisiting time to time. The wisdom gather here is unmatched. only can recommend.

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I understand now

Loved it. Explains the Buddha's teachings so well. I bought the book and am now reading it.

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Difficult but profound

I found this the most difficult of the books by Thich Naht Hahn but well worth the effort. The narration however is disappointing. The narrator has a nasal intonation and for example pronounces water as ‘wordr’. This can be distracting. But the underlying messages are amazingly relevant despite being so ancient.

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