Old Path White Clouds
Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
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5.0 • 16 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh presents the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, drawn directly from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources.
Retold in Thich Nhat Hanh’s inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha’s life over the course of 80 years—partly through the eyes of Svasti, the buffalo boy, and partly through the eyes of the Buddha himself. Old Path White Clouds is a classic of religious literature.
“I have not avoided including the various difficulties the Buddha encountered, both from his own disciples and in relation to the wider society. If the Buddha appears in this book as a man close to us, it is partly due to recounting such difficulties.”
—Thich Nhat Hanh, from the Afterword
Customer Reviews
One of my all time favorites
The story of Buddha as told my Thich Nhat Hanh is engaging that is just mesmerizes you with its compelling narrative. Thich Nhat brings to life the entire story of Buddha which is so fascinating because of how deeply the Buddha felt compelled to find salvation in this world. Giving up all worldly possession and status, the Buddha risk his life for the possibility of fining ‘the path’. Thich Nhat paints such a vivid picture that the reader gains a deep appreciation for what Buddha accomplished and what he brought to this world.
Wonderful!
Wonderful book about the Buddha’s life and ministry.
Old Path White clouds Great Read!
Easy to read I thought it was Great!!