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The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra

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The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra - Hanh, Thich Nhat
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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 profound teachings on non-duality ...

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The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra 2005, Parallax Press, Berkeley, CA

ISBN-13: 9781888375923

20th Anniversary edition

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The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra 2002, Parallax Press, California

ISBN-13: 9781888375275

Audiobook CD

The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra 1988, Parallax Press, Berkeley, CA

ISBN-13: 9780938077114

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