- Paperback: 300 pages
- Publisher: Parallax Press; 1 edition (May 17 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1888375671
- ISBN-13: 978-1888375671
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.4 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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- #44 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism > History
- #44 in Books > Nonfiction > Philosophy > Eastern > Buddhism > History
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Product Description
From Library Journal
This work is a transcript of taped "Dharma talks" given by a Vietnamese Buddhist nun who has dedicated her life to the poor and destitute of her homeland, both inside Vietnam and in exile from abroad. Alas, the English is often poor, and the strings of reminiscences are recorded in a chaotic style. In addition, very few details specific to Chan's Buddhist worldview are explained adequately, if at all. These shortcomings hurt the effectiveness of a fascinating story. This is a rare example of a social, rather than a political or historical, perspective on Vietnam that could potentially be of interest to the general public. However, in its current form, it cannot be recommended.
- Ria Koopmans de Bruijn, C.V. Starr East Asian Lib., Columbia Univ., New York
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Ria Koopmans de Bruijn, C.V. Starr East Asian Lib., Columbia Univ., New York
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
Learning True Love, the autobiography of Sister Ch’n KhÙng, stands alongside the great spiritual autobiographies of our century. It tells the story of her spiritual and personal odyssey, both in her homeland and in exile. Its anecdotal style presents an intensely personal portrait of a woman with astonishing courage, offering us a perspective on the suffering of the Vietnamese people. This unique autobiography tells the gripping story of a woman who not only lived but made history, and whose life of single-minded dedication to humanity can serve as an inspiration for us all.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!,
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This review is from: Learning True Love (Paperback)
I totally disagree with the "library journal" review. Not only was this book inspiring, heartwarming, and unique, it told a tale of a woman who defied so many odds by transforming her suffering into the desire to help others move forward into peace. I have read many books by Buddhist scholars before, but none as simple and biographical as this. It was heartbreaking at times; hearing about killings, learning about lost loved ones, learning true love, all of this is conveyed in such a way that you feel you're actually there.There is no broken English in this book, I don't know what the review is talking about. There's only one typo that I found in the entire book, and it was typing error, not a grammatical one. This book should be on your priority list: if you give it a try, you'll find that you want to keep it in your collection forever. It's a priceless concentration of thoughts that move and inspire you, both to touch suffering and not to despair when faced with challenges.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Moving,
By "bobbiebee" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Learning True Love (Paperback)
This book presents a side of the Vietnam War that few know about. Most people have seen the horrifying films of the Buddhist monks burning themselves alive in protest to the war. This is but one of the powerful stories that this book tells in depth. It is filled with incredible stories of devotion, resilience, and love.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A very fine autobiography,
By Wyote (Seoul) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Learning True Love (Paperback)
This is the autobiography of a Vietnamese Buddhist nun who spent her life trying to help people whose lives were devastated by the wars. Because of her close association with Thich Nhat Hanh, it is to some degree an informal history of his activities as well. One of the most interesting aspects of the book is her frustration with the American peace movement. Her life (and his) are both quite inspiring, so this is a challenging and uplifting book. I would happily reccomend this book to anyone interested in Vietnamese Buddhism, the war and the peace movements, or Vietnam in general.
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