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The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra | 
 enlarge | Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher: Parallax Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 38549
Media: Paperback
Pages: 56
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.3
ISBN: 0938077112
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.385
EAN: 9780938077114
ASIN: 0938077112
Publication Date: October 1, 1988
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Product Description
Form is emptiness, emptiness is form. In The Heart of Understanding, Thich Nhat Hanh offers a lucid and engaging interpretation of this core Buddhist text The Heart Sutra which is one of the most important sutras, offering subtle and profound teachings on nonduality.
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The best commentary on the Heart Sutra I have ever read January 1, 1999
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
He explains the sometimes frightening truths of emptiness in a manner which melts the fears away with understanding. As you read this book, you can feel how much the author wants the reader to understand the text and how much he wants to benefit the reader. It's so easy to just allow your mind to relax and rest on the Sutra as you read through it. Very enjoyable and highly recommended.
This is an absolute gem January 4, 2004
Rinchen Choesang (Melbourne, Australia)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
In a very few words, Thich Nhat Hanh puts in very simple terms what many of us struggle to come to terms with - the esoteric Dharma-teachings on emptiness. Perhaps it's the Zen-born simplicity that makes this treatise so approachable and readable.This would be a good book for newcomers to Buddhism who hear about emptiness and hairs stand up on the back of their neck. A gentle and skilful introduction to profundity. A must read for anyone with an interest in emptiness as applied in our conventional world.
Incredible wisdom made accessible. June 29, 2002
N. McGrath (MA USA)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
Thich Nhat Hanh sheds light on this superb Buddhist text. The paradoxical language of the scripture is important to convey the illusory qualities of emptiness and individual existence. Unfortunately this language makes it extremely difficult to understand. Hanh takes this esoteric teaching and explains it to a child. I recommend any of his sutra translations and commentaries.
Clearly written, very accessible. January 21, 1999
Jim aka (Los Angeles, USA)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This was the first book I read by Thich Nhat Hanh. I had heard a lot about him prior to this. When I read the book, I could easily see why there is so much excitement about him and his works. He writes in a very clear, very accessible style. This book is a commentary on the Heart Sutra. The Heart Sutra is said to contain the essence of Buddhist teachings. I would recommend any book written by Thich Nhat Hanh!
Incredible! November 2, 1998
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I still cannot believe that anyone was able to explain emptiness in such a beautiful fashion. I honestly cried with joy while I read this book. Please read it!
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