This beautiful volume contains two of the Buddha's most important teachings: the Sutra on the Eight Realizations of Great Beings and the Discourse on Happiness. They provide an opportunity to study the Buddha's teachings directly. Read together, they inspire us toward a life of simplicity, generosity, and compassion. Thich Nhat Hanh offers practical and contemporary commentary on the sutras, revealing how these ancient words offer nourishment for everyday life.

Two Treasures: Buddhist Teachings on Awakening and True Happiness, Thich Nhat Hanh, Parallax Press, 73 pages, Paperback, $12.95

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar, and human rights activist. He is the author of many books, including �Being Peace� and �The Energy of Prayer�. He lives at Plum Village, his meditation center in France, and leads retreats on the art of mindful living.