Enjoying the Ultimate: Commentary on the Nirvana Chapter of the Chinese Dharmapada by Thich Nhat Hanh

Enjoying the Ultimate is Thich Nhat Hanh’s commentary on the nirvana chapter of the Chinese Dharmapada. Drawing on talks at Plum Village, he explores thirty-six verses and presents nirvana as a possibility within everyday life rather than simply a distant goal.

The discussion brings Buddhist teachings, Vietnamese Zen history and contemplative practice into conversation. Sister Annabel Laity provides the English translation. It is a focused study of a Buddhist text for readers interested in the relationship between insight and daily experience.