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The heart of understanding

Paperback • 2009 • English

The heart of understanding: commentaries on the Prajñaparamita Heart Sutra

By Nhá̂t Hạnh Thích

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Comprised of only 632 Chinese characters, the Heart Sutra is Buddhism in a nutshell. Despite its brevity, this powerful work covers more of the Buddha’s teachings than any other scripture, and its influence is more profound and wide-reaching than any other text in Buddhism. Thich Nhat Hanh’s translation and commentary is regarded as the most simple, clear, concise, and understandable available. He describes the sutra as “a precious gift to us, the gift of fearlessness," offering subtle and ...Show more

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9781888375923

Publisher

Parallax Press

Published year

2009

Language

English

Original title

The heart of understanding

Format

Paperback

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