Two Treasures: Buddhist Teachings on Awakening and True Happiness

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Two Treasures contains two The Sutra On The Eight Realizations Of Great Beings and The Discourse on Happiness. They explain in practical detail how to progress step-by-step towards realization of the Buddhist ideals of simplicity, generosity, compassion, and ultimately enlightenment.

Entirely in accord with both the Mahayana and Theravada tradition, The Sutra On The Eight Realizations Of Great Beings contain eight essential subjects for meditation. Although simple in form, their content is extremely profound.

With a new introduction by Thich Nhat Hanh

(The Sutra On The Eight Realizations Of Great Beings was previously published as a stand-alone booklet, 0-938077-07-4. The Discourse on Happiness was originally published as part of the Plum Village Chanting And Recitation Book,

Genres: Philosophy, Buddhism, Nonfiction, Spirituality

88 pages, Paperback

First published December 19, 2006

About the author

Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace activist who then lived in southwest France where he was in exile for many years. Born Nguyễn Xuân Bảo, Thích Nhất Hạnh joined a Zen (Vietnamese: Thiền) monastery at the age of 16, and studied Buddhism as a novitiate. Upon his ordination as a monk in 1949, he assumed the Dharma name Thích Nhất Hạnh. Thích is an honorary family name used by all Vietnamese monks and nuns, meaning that they are part of the Shakya (Shakyamuni Buddha) clan. He was often considered the most influential living figure in the lineage of Lâm Tế (Vietnamese Rinzai) Thiền, and perhaps also in Zen Buddhism as a whole.

Reviews

[Elizabeth Theiss Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

When winding down at the end of the day, this tiny volume is like a cool drink of water on a hot day. Thich Nhat Hanh, a Buddhist monk and renowned meditation teacher, explains in simple terms what it means to be awake to the world and how to find deep happiness. This is a book to be read slowly, a page or two at a time, savoring the words and pondering their meaning. As far as I can tell, it is all true, which cannot be said of most books.

[Ramsés Martínez · Rating 5 out of 5]

-"Quizá tengamos mucho dinero....pero eso no es la verdadera felicidad. Sólo podemos probar la verdadera felicidad cuando podemos ayudar a los que nos rodean".
-"La más grande bendición es la felicidad de que cada uno de nosotros puede generar para sí mismo".
Increíble libro. Mucho conocimiento en tan pocas páginas.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming, inspiring book. I hope it will become a dog-eared companion book through the years ahead.

[Tejas Ghetia · Rating 2 out of 5]

First half was good, but after 20 to 25 pages, it was okay.

[Brother Yonten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful contemplation of these 2 Suttas

An insightful contemplation & commentary of these 2 wonderful Suttras, both of which compliment each other perfectly. Thay's wording & explanation's give an easy understanding of the Buddha's teachings.

[Sankalpita (bookGeeks India) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and profound read, I would certainly recommend it to lovers of spirituality, Buddhism, wisdom, philosophy, and non-fiction in general. It would also make a thoughtful gift for a near and dear one. It is a treasure trove of wisdom, encouraging us to live virtuously, with honesty, always in gratitude, and in harmony with nature and our surroundings.

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[Finbar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a lovely translation and commentary on 2 fundamental Buddhist texts. I'm a bit of a Nhat Hanh fan-boy so I have a biased perspective, but I get so much out of his commentaries and teachings. I find myself challenged and guided to new insights with the seeds his words plant in me. This is a great text to read, study and meditate with as we make our spiritual journey.