292 pages
English language
Published March 2, 1999 by Broadway Books.
In The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, now revised with added material and new insights, Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism and shows us that the Buddha’s teachings are accessible and applicable to our daily lives.
Covering such significant teachings as the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, the Three Doors of Liberation, the Three Dharma Seals, and the Seven Factors of Awakening, The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching is a radiant beacon on Buddhist thought for the initiated and uninitiated alike.
Great introduction to Buddhism, both thorough and poetical. The last chapter with beautiful translations of key sutras by Thich Nhat Hanh brought tears to my eyes.
"The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching" is one of the most complete and down to earth introductions to Buddhism for non-Buddhists that you can find. Extremely well research and clearly written, its is a great place to start if you are trying to get a handle on Buddhism. I think it is especially good for education settings, with the caveat that it is written by an insider but one who has is eye on an outside audience.
Honestly, I didn't get through the entirety of this book, but it's definitely a good avenue for learning about Buddhism, from what I can tell.
