Awakening of the Heart

THE HEART OF BUDDHIST WISDOM: A comprehensive collection of the 9 key Buddhist sutras, with contemporary commentary by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

An essential companion to Happiness, Thich Nhat Hanh’s bestselling collection of meditation and mindfulness practices!

Thich Nhat Hanh has a unique talent to make the Buddha’s teachings accessible and applicable to our daily lives and times. Here, he takes us to the heart of Buddhist wisdom, offering illuminating insights on essential Buddhist sutras:

Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra

Diamond Sutra

Sutra on Full Awareness of Breathing

Sutra on The Four Establishments of Mindfulness

Sutra on The Better Way to Catch A Snake

Sutra on The Better Way to Live Alone

Sutra on The Eight Realizations of The Great Beings

Discourse on Happiness

Teachings on the Middle Way

With a new introduction and updated commentary, Awakening of the Heart is a wonderful gift for anyone looking to deepen their practice and a unique resource for those looking for an introduction to Buddhism.