A personal exploration of the Heart Sutra by NYT bestselling author and Buddhist teacher Susan Piver Right now countless humans are reciting the Heart Sutra—no matter when “right now” happens to be.
A personal exploration of the Heart Sutra by NYT bestselling author and Buddhist teacher Susan Piver Right now countless humans are reciting the Heart Sutra—no matter when “right now” happens to be. This ancient, essential Buddhist text carries with it a mystery of origin and a myriad of versions for consideration. The longest is 100,000 lines. The one contemplated in Inexplicable Joy is 43 lines. The ultimate is no lines at all. Just one syllable: AH . The Heart Sutra is multi-layered, sacred, and sometimes impenetrable. It also lays out the path to full enlightenment. In Inexplicable Joy , Susan Piver shares her intimate, poignant understanding of this formidable text. She discusses the inner meaning and timeless qualities of the Heart Sutra. Breaking down each of its 43 lines, Piver explains how it is practiced, and offers suggestions for bringing it into our lives—while keeping all of its mysteries intact.
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