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Awakening of the Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

Awakening of the Heart

Essential Buddhist Sutras and Commentaries

Thich Nhat Hanh

Parallax Press · Print & ebook · December 21, 2011

THE HEART OF BUDDHIST WISDOM: A comprehensive collection of the 9 key Buddhist sutras, with contemporary commentary by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

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Parallax Press, December 21, 2011

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THE HEART OF BUDDHIST WISDOM: A comprehensive collection of the 9 key Buddhist sutras, with contemporary commentary by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. An essential companion to Happiness, Thich Nhat Hanh’s bestselling collection of meditation and mindfulness practices! Thich Nhat Hanh has a unique talent to make the Buddha’s teachings accessible and applicable to our daily lives and times.

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Here, he takes us to the heart of Buddhist wisdom, offering illuminating insights on essential Buddhist sutras: • Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra • Diamond Sutra • Sutra on Full Awareness of Breathing • Sutra on The Four Establishments of Mindfulness • Sutra on The Better Way to Catch A Snake • Sutra on The Better Way to Live Alone • Sutra on The Eight Realizations of The Great Beings • Discourse on Happiness • Teachings on the Middle Way With a new introduction and updated commentary, Awakening of the Heart is a wonderful gift for anyone looking to deepen their practice and a unique resource for those looking for an introduction to Buddhism.

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  • Buddhist Thought
  • Buddhist Practice & Ritual
  • Buddhist Sacred Writings
Authors
Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher
Parallax Press
Published
December 21, 2011
Format
Print & ebook
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Buddhist Thought