The Heart Sutra: A Meditation Manual

by Andre Doshim Halaw

The Heart Sutra is the most famous of all Buddhist texts. Thousands of commentaries and books have been written about it, but none of them like this one. In this fresh and original interpretation, Andre Doshim Halaw challenges conventional readings of the Heart Sutra by arguing that the scripture is not actually an exposition about emptiness, but in fact a meditation manual. Drawing upon his experience as a Zen teacher and meditation instructor, Andre demonstrates how the sutra uses the ancient Indian meditation technique called Neti-Neti (meaning "Not this, not that") to reveal the Absolute, the unconditioned reality of the Buddha.

48 pages, Paperback

First published March 16, 2014

Reviews

[Brono]

Once you subject yourself to understand the nature of things this is what happens...you can't get enough until it's embedded wherever it needs to be. Understanding is also a tricky thing for that is a mind concept which could never describe the Absolute (or who you are!)

I came across "The heart sutra" and I've the feeling the journey has only begun.

The author's comments couldn't have come in a better time...the time where confusion arises.

[Max Hu]

simple, direct, but profound approach

Like the short, clear, concise, and new way to help us understand the sutra. A rare find and a wonderful book. Highly recommended!