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True Love

A Practice for Awakening the Heart

A Practice for Awakening the Heart

A Practice for Awakening the Heart

A Practice for Awakening the Heart

By Thich Nhat Hanh
Translated by Sherab Chodzin Kohn

By Thich Nhat Hanh
Translated by Sherab Chodzin Kohn

By Thich Nhat Hanh

By Thich Nhat Hanh

By Thich Nhat Hanh

By Thich Nhat Hanh

By Thich Nhat Hanh
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By Thich Nhat Hanh
Read by James Gimian

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    About True Love

    Love might not be what we think it is. We all seek the happiness that comes from loving and being loved, yet we often find ourselves dissatisfied in our relationships and unable to grasp the cause. Thich Nhat Hanh here shows the way to overcome our recurrent obstacles to love—by learning to be mindful, open, and present with ourselves and others. As he explains, “training is needed in order to love properly; and to be able to give happiness and joy, you must practice deep looking directed toward the person you love. Because if you do not understand this person, you cannot love properly. Understanding is the essence of love.”

    This quintessential guide to loving also introduces the four key aspects of love described in the Buddhist tradition—loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and freedom—and describes many simple and direct ways in which we can practice authentic love in our everyday lives.

    About True Love

    In this little treasure, Thich Nhat Hanh, the renowned Zen monk, offers timeless insight into the nature of real love. With simplicity, warmth, and directness, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the Buddhist tradition: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom—explaining how to experience them in our day-to-day lives. He also emphasizes that in order to love in a real way, we must first learn how to be fully present in our lives, and he offers simple techniques from the Buddhist tradition that anyone can use to establish the conditions of love.

    Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, is an internationally known author, poet, scholar, and peace activist who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr.

    About True Love

    Love might not be what we think it is. We all seek the happiness that comes from loving and being loved, yet we often find ourselves dissatisfied in our relationships and unable to grasp the cause. Thich Nhat Hanh here shows the way to overcome our recurrent obstacles to love—by learning to be mindful, open, and present with ourselves and others. As he explains, “training is needed in order to love properly; and to be able to give happiness and joy, you must practice deep looking directed toward the person you love. Because if you do not understand this person, you cannot love properly. Understanding is the essence of love.”

    This quintessential guide to loving also introduces the four key aspects of love described in the Buddhist tradition—loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and freedom—and describes many simple and direct ways in which we can practice authentic love in our everyday lives.

    About True Love

    Love might not be what we think it is. We all seek the happiness that comes from loving and being loved, yet we often find ourselves dissatisfied in our relationships and unable to grasp the cause. Thich Nhat Hanh here shows the way to overcome our recurrent obstacles to love–by learning to be mindful, open, and present with ourselves and others. As he explains, “training is needed in order to love properly; and to be able to give happiness and joy, you must practice deep looking directed toward the person you love. Because if you do not understand this person, you cannot love properly. Understanding is the essence of love.”

    This quintessential guide to loving also introduces the four key aspects of love described in the Buddhist tradition–loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and freedom–and describes many simple and direct ways in which we can practice authentic love in our everyday lives.


    Cover art: White Lotus (Nelumbo Odorata), c. 1800, unknown artist. Courtesy of Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Eric Schroeder

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    About Thich Nhat Hanh

    Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, poet, and peacemaker who was nominated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the Nobel Peace Prize. The author of many books, including Living Buddha, Living Christ, he lives in France in the… More about Thich Nhat Hanh

    Product Details

    Category: Religion

    Paperback | $12.95
    Published by Shambhala
    Oct 11, 2011 | 128 Pages | 4-1/4 x 6-3/4 | ISBN 9781590309391

    Category: Religion

    Mass Market Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Shambhala
    Sep 12, 2006 | 120 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-3/4 | ISBN 9781590304044

    Category: Religion

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Shambhala
    Sep 28, 2004 | 96 Pages | ISBN 9780834821071

    Category: Religion | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $7.50
    Published by Random House Audio
    Feb 06, 2018 | 88 Minutes | ISBN 9780525591870

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    Praise

    “Among Buddhist leaders influential in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh ranks second only to the Dalai Lama.”—New York Times

    “A simplicity and directness that brings true love within reach.”—Dragonfly Review

    “Recommended reading for anyone who loves.”—Ascent Magazine

    “Thich Nhat Hanh writes with the voice of the Buddha.”—Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

    “[Thich Nhat Hanh] shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth.”—the Dalai Lama

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