Awakening of the Heart

Awakening of the Heart is a comprehensive single volume edition of Thich Nhat Hanh’s translations of and commentaries on key Buddhist sutras. It contains nine sutras and their commentaries.

With discussions on both historical events and how the sutras are relevant for contemporary daily life, Awakening of the Heart is a spiritual bridge that brings the Buddha’s teachings alive. Thich Nhat Hanh’s modern accessible interpretations make these commentaries useful for anyone, from experienced practitioners to those new to Buddhism or mindfulness practice.

Awakening of the Heart captures the heart of Buddhist wisdom and Thich Nhat Hanh’s unique talent to make the Buddha’s 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.

Awakening of the Heart contains the following 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