num_pages: 544
description: A comprehensive single-volume collection of the Buddhas key sutras translated with contemporary commentary by an internationally known Zen master An essential companion to Thich Nhat Hanhs bestselling collection of meditation and mindfulness practices Happiness  this book captures the heart of Buddhist wisdom and Thich Nhat Hanhs unique talent to make the Buddhas teachings accessible and applicable to our daily lives and times. This is a wonderful gift for anyone looking to deepen their practice and understanding of the teachings as well as a unique resource to understand the fundamentals of Buddhism from its source.With a new introduction and updated commentary Awakening of the Heart contains the following  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
language: English
title: Awakening of the Heart: Essential Buddhist Sutras and Commentaries
publisher: Parallax Press