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.

Suffering comes in many forms, from eating food that isn’t nourishing to engaging in work that harms others. TL;DR – This book is a basic introduction to the foundations of Buddhism, taught from the point of view of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.In The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching Thich 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.

All the way through I found myself learning new things, and understanding concepts I already knew about much more clearly than I ever have before.

It asks you to examine your perceptions constantly; after all, how you perceive things influences what you believe is true. Instead of viewing it as something to run away from, see it as a Holy Truth – a pathway to growth and freedom. uma leitura rica e que traz paz, pois os ensinamentos são lindos e a forma de explicação deles também é. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.