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Buddhism

TM99

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1. Hahn is a very good teacher.

Reply to truebrit71 (Original post)

Sun Jul 5, 2015, 10:36 PM

Jul 2015

He is approachable for many who are not interested in becoming full blown Buddhists.

Some of his works, therefore, are a bit simplistic and repetitive. Others, however, are quite deep and profound. His poetry is that way for me as well as his work Old Path White Clouds. This book is an amazing introduction to the Buddha's life and teachings. His mindfulness works are excellent as is his commentaries on the Diamond Heart Sutra.

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What does the group think of Thich Naht Hanh? [View all] truebrit71 Jul 2015 OP

Hahn is a very good teacher. TM99 Jul 2015 #1

What about his frequent references to 'god' and 'christ'? truebrit71 Jul 2015 #2

He has written two books TM99 Jul 2015 #3

put-off by god references? I recommend Sam Harris, ellenrr Dec 2015 #5

I like how Buddhist teachers will easily quote Jesus or use Christian Maraya1969 Dec 2015 #6

I love this man. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2015 #4

His teachings seem simple leftyladyfrommo Jan 2016 #7