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  • Old Path White Clouds

  • Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
  • By: Thich Nhat Hanh
  • Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
  • Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (940 ratings)

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Old Path White Clouds

By: Thich Nhat Hanh
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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Old Path White Clouds presents the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Drawn directly from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha's life slowly and gently 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 destined to become a classic of religious literature.

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So enjoyable

great orator. wonderful story and author. you will enjoy and bring deeper wisdom you your path....

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Thich Nhat Hanh’s magnum opus!

Not only is Thich Nhat Hanh one of the most knowledgeable people alive who knows the Buddha’s story, but he tells it in such a narratively engaging way. I was worried this would be a purely factual history of the Buddha’s life, but it was a very well told story filled with facts about the Buddha, his family, his disciples, and his dharma. I should also note that I’m new to Buddhism, and found this very easy to follow along with. Last but not least, the narrator does a fantastic job. He has a soft, but clear voice, and gives different voices to different characters making it easy to understand. Must listen to anyone remotely interested in the Buddha’s story.

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Detailed account of the Buddha's life

Along with the Buddha's life events, the book goes into details about Buddhist concepts. Great reading performance.

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Fabulous

Fabulous interweaving of the story of the Buddha’s life and his teachings. Excellently narrated as well.

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Learned a lot

The book was very informative as well as enjoyable. I am inspired to learn about the Buddhist culture.

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Wonderful!

A lovely reading of one of my favorite books. The narrator's peaceful voice perfectly embodied the Buddha's words. I felt as if I entered into the life and times of Siddharta, Svasti the Buffalo Boy, Rahula the Humble Prince and Ananda, the Faithful Attendant. A very moving experience, indeed.

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A beautiful account of the Buddha's life &teaching

Brings the sutras to life in a beautiful and profound way, making the teaching all the more human and present.

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Excellent book

Beautiful book, great narration, been practicing Buddhism for about 16 years and this book was among the best I've read/listened too

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Must listen to this book

Great insight into my self, thoughts A Must listen book great understanding touched me deeply

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A Spiritual Classic

A deep and beautifully presented account of the life of the Buddha rich with the insights of one of the most renowned teachers of this or any time. Highly recommended.

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