The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation by Thich Nhat Hanh
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Book Reviews of The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
Book Review: Accessible and complete introduction to Buddhism written in a simple, clear, and concise manner
Summary: 5 Stars
The Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk uses his simple, straightforward writing to explain the very core of Buddhism, presenting Buddhism as way of thinking and a well-traveled path toward enlightenment.
He begins with the Turning the Dharma Wheel Sutra, the classic tale of Buddha's awakening, and then proceeds through the basic core concepts of Buddhist terminology: Four Noble Truths, The Noble Eightfold Path, The Three Dharma Seals, The Three Doors of Liberation, The Twelve Links of Causation, The Three Jewels, The Six Harmonies, The Five Powers, The Five Wonderful Precepts and The Four Immeasurable Minds.
I found this book to be the most accessible and most complete introduction to Buddhism. Thich Nhat Hanh explains things in a simple, clear, and concise manner.
Book Review: great book for any level
Summary: 5 Stars
this book is great for anyone who is interested in learning about the buddhist teachings and philosophy. i can understand how it could be a little overwhelming all the information in this book, but it covers all the basics and answers a lot of questions. its definitely a book you can read over and over again. it goes into depth about the different realms of buddhism, has some poem written by thich nhat hanh, and gives you enlightenment on how to bring buddhism into your everyday life. i think this writer is one of the best of whom i have ever read. he is inspiring and its no wonder he was nominated for the nobel peace price, and is also considered a living buddha. all the books i have read of his are fabulous and insightful, but this one is among my favorites.Book Review: A Sutra of Our Time
Summary: 5 Stars
Walpola Rahula's excellent "What the Buddha Taught" is often cited as the perfect introduction to Buddhism. In my estimation, "Heart of the Buddha's Teaching" is at least as good.
More than simply providing essential information on Buddhism, more than even outlining and explaining the Buddha's practical instructions on how to transform suffering into happiness, this book truly inspires the reader to follow the teachings. As I was reading it I really found myself thinking, "Yes. This is a good way to live. I want very much to live like this, for the sake of myself and those close to me."
I know it's a cliche to say, "This book changed my life," but seriously. I live differently now because I read this book.
Book Review: A Brillant Roadmap to Practicing
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read a few books about the Buddha and Buddhism generally, but I am still very much a beginner. The other books I read covered the basics, but did not break them down in a way I, as a beginner and Westerner, could easily understand. I guess you could say those treatments were scholarly and intellectual to a fault. Hanh's simple, straightforward writing style, on the other hand, breaks down Buddhism's central concepts: the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. This simple style does not, however, lose any meaning. The result is much the opposite: I feel like this book has given me a good start in my practice. In fact, I'm willing to bet that it will give me much more each time I read it.Book Review: Excellent! A clear and plain introduction of Buddhism
Summary: 5 Stars
This book did a great job to introduce Buddhism ideas in a clear and plain way, which makes Buddhism easy to be understood and easy to be accepted. Moreover, I'm also glad that he wouldn't simply follow whatever in the Buddhism texture without reflection, like most Buddhist scholars did. He reflected the ideas, explaining them reasonably and even asked readers to think, reflect and then see if they could accept or not...The author himself is a peaceful and great figure in modern Buddhism society. The experience of reading his book always brings me a peaceful mind. If you're interested in Buddhism but hesitate for its complicated terminology, this book is highly recommended.