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The Dhammapada (Classics of Indian Spirituality) Book

According to Eknath Easwaran, if all of the Buddhist sutras had been lost and only the Dhammapada remained, that would be enough to understand and appreciate the wisdom of the Buddha. Easwaran's version of the Dhammapada goes a long way to proving this. In a lengthy introduction, Easwaran summarises the life of the Buddha and the main tenets of his thought, including key concepts, such as dharma, karma and nirvana. The language of the Dhammapada is as lucid and flowing as the Psalms or the Sermon on the Mount, and this is why it is one of the most loved and remembered of all Buddhist sutras. Its subject matter, put succinctly, is the training of the mind, which leads to kind thoughts and deeds, which bring peace and freedom from suffering. If you are interested in reading one of the gems of Buddhist literature, this is a good place to start; and if you are looking for a great version of this beloved scripture, you can't do better. Like all great world scripture, the verses here reward re-reading and reflection, prompting you to "strive for wisdom always". --Brian BruyaRead More

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    The Dhammapada : Paperback : Nilgiri Press : 9781586380205 : 1586380206 : 28 Jun 2007 : "Dhammapada"" means ""the path of dharma,"" the path of truth, harmony, and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. Easwaran's translation of this classic Buddhist text is the best-selling edition in its field, praised by Huston Smith as a ""sublime rendering."" The introduction gives an overview of the Buddha's teachings that is penetrating and clear - accessible for readers new to Buddhism, but also with fresh insights and practical applications for readers familiar with this text. Chapter introductions place individual verses into the context of the broader Buddhist canon. Easwaran is a master storyteller, and his opening essay includes many stories that make moving, memorable reading, bringing young Siddhartha and his heroic spiritual quest vividly to life. But Easwaran's main qualification for interpreting the Dhammapada, he said, was that he knew from his own experience that these verses could transform our lives. This faithful rendition brings us closer to the compassionate heart of the Buddha."

  • Foyles

    Dhammapada means "the path of dharma," the path of truth, harmony, and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. Easwaran's translation of this classic Buddhist text is the best-selling edition in its field, praised by Huston Smith as a "sublime rendering." The introduction gives an overview of the Buddha's teachings that is penetrating and clear - accessible for readers new to Buddhism, but also with fresh insights and practical applications for readers familiar with this text. Chapter introductions place individual verses into the context of the broader Buddhist canon. Easwaran is a master storyteller, and his opening essay includes many stories that make moving, memorable reading, bringing young Siddhartha and his heroic spiritual quest vividly to life. But Easwaran's main qualification for interpreting the Dhammapada, he said, was that he knew from his own experience that these verses could transform our lives. This faithful rendition brings us closer to the compassionate heart of the Buddha.

  • 1586380206
  • 9781586380205
  • Eknath Easwaran
  • 30 September 2007
  • Nilgiri Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 256
  • 2nd
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