Keys to Buddhism: Teachings from Vietnamese Zen Master Thích Thanh Từ

Translated by Thuan Tue, Huyen Bach, Thuy Lien Shutt

Keys to Buddhism (Chìa Khóa Học Phật) is a collection of teachings from Zen Master Thích Thanh Từ, made available in English and freely offered by Ho Chi Minh City Publishing House.

Sharing his understanding of the spirit of Buddhism, this book is geared towards anyone looking to take their first step on the Buddhist path, as well as practitioners who would be enriched by the subtle nuances of Thích Thanh Từ’s understanding.

“Buddhism is also a search for truth. It is a Buddhist teaching that the truth is always present, waiting to be found. There is no need to distort it, promoting misunderstandings. In this spirit, I take full responsibility for what is written in the following pages, even if others may disagree. May we all find and experience the truths of the Buddha's teachings.”

May all beings benefit from these words.