Path of Compassion is a collection of key stories from Thich Nhat Hanhs classic Old Path White Clouds, a book celebrating its 20th publishing anniversary this year. It tells the fascinating life story of Prince Siddhartha, who left his family and renounced his carefully guarded life, and after many years of spiritual seeking became the Buddha, the Enlightened One. Far more than the description of an unusual life story, it serves as an enjoyable, compelling, and informative introduction to Buddhism by conveying its most important teachings in a compact and accessible format.
Thich Nhat Hanhs ability to show the Buddha as a person who deals with the same life issues as we do is unique and unsurpassed. Written in language accessible to readers of all ages and levels of experience Thich Nhat Hanh combines the description of the major life stages of the Buddha with his most important teachings. Reaching far beyond the biography genre Path of Compassion is a highly readable and informative introduction to Buddhism.

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk. His lifelong efforts to generate peace and reconciliation moved Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. He is the author of many books including the classic Peace Is Every Step and The Art of Power. He lives in France and travels worldwide leading retreats on the art of mindful living.

Contents: PATH OF COMPASSION: Stories from the Buddha's Life by Thich Nhat Hanh
Preface	9
1 Beneath a Rose-Apple Tree	11
2 The Path of Compassion	17
3 Unborn Child	27
4 Kanthaka	35
5 Beginning Spiritual Practice	41
6 Crossing the Ganga	49
7 Forest Ascetic	55
8 Pippala Leaf	65
9 The Morning Star Has Risen	69
10 The Lotus Pond	75
11 Turning the Wheel of Dharma	81
12 Dharma Nectar	87
13 The Finger is Not the Moon	111
14 Reunion	117
15 A New Faith	124
16 Cover the Land in Gold	131
17 Everyone's Tears Are Salty	141
18 The Elements Will Recombine	147
19 Opening the Door	154
20 The Treasure of Insight	159
21 Dwelling in the Present Moment	169
22 The Raft is Not the Shore	177
23 All the Way to the Sea	185
24 Three Wondrous Gates	191
25 Where Will the Buddha Go?	197
26 The Fruits of Practice	203
27 Stars in Your Eyes	215
28 Be Diligent!	223
29 Old Path White Clouds	229
Afterword	235