The Heart of Understanding: Transforming Suffering into Peace Joy and Liberation

In <i>The Heart of Understanding</i> revered Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh turns his attention to the profound teachings of the Heart Sutra one of Buddhism’s most foundational texts that is chanted every day in monastic and lay communities across the world. Through his lucid and lyrical prose Hanh beautifully illuminates the intimate relationship between inner peace and global harmony and focuses on how individuals can nourish the seed of compassion within themselves and others alike. A beacon for those seeking clarity in a complicated world this book will serve as a compassionate guide that will help readers perform daily activities with a calm clear-seeing and receptive mind and greater mindfulness.