The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching
Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
Authors: Thích Nhất Hạnh
Published: June 8, 1999
The indispensable book containing Thích Nhất Hạnh’s introduction to the most essential Buddhist teachings, including the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, the Three Doors of Liberation, the Three Dharma seals, and the Seven Factors of Awakening, now in a timeless hardcover commemorative edition.
In The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, Thích Nhất Hạnh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism and shows us that the Buddha’s teachings are accessible and applicable to our daily lives.
With poetry and clarity, Thích Nhất Hạnh imparts comforting wisdom about the nature of suffering and its role in creating compassion, love, and joy–all qualities of enlightenment. The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching is a radiant beacon on Buddhist thought for the initiated and uninitiated alike.
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