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  • Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
  • Written by: Thích Nhất Hạnh
  • Narrated by: René Ruiz
  • Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (110 ratings)

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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching

Written 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

What the critics say

“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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Narration ruins it for me.

Great message, but it sounds like I'm listening to a text to speach program. The narrator sounds like a robot.

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A Beautiful Book

If you’re looking for a bit of a introduction to Buddhism, this a great place to start. I knew very little about Buddhism previously and wanted to know a bit more. I feel like I got just that. I’m no expert, but I can see the beauty and rationale behind the practice of Buddhism now.

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Pure Buddhism

A great place to start to understand what Buddhism is and how how to begin your journey into it. Truly enlightening.

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A must-read

This book has so much insightful yet actionable information in it. If you’re looking to have more peace and happiness, this is a must-read.

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