| Dhammapada: Annotated & Explained Contributor(s): Muller, Max (Translator), Maguire, Jack (Commentaries by), Harvey, Andrew (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 189336142X ISBN-13: 9781893361423 Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2002 Annotation: Offers today's spiritual seeker an enjoyable entry into the great classic texts of the world's spiritual traditions. Each classic is presented in an accessible translation, with facing pages of guided commentary from experts, giving readers the keys they need to understand the history, context, and meaning of the text. This series enables readers of all backgrounds to experience and understand classic spiritual texts directly, and to make them a part of their lives. These words -- spoken by the Buddha himself over 2,500 years ago -- contain all of Buddhism's key teachings. But the Dhammapada is notoriously difficult to understand for the novice, full of references and allusions that the uninformed reader is sure to miss. This accessible edition offers the complete text plus enlightening facing-page commentary that explains all the names, terms, and references. Now you can experience the Dhammapada with understanding even if you have no previous knowledge of Buddhism. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Sacred Writings |
| Dewey: 294.382 |
| LCCN: 2001006103 |
| Series: SkyLight Illuminations |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 5.51" W x 8.51" (0.46 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
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| Publisher Description: Ancient words of the Buddha ("awakened one") that can become a companion for your own spiritual journey. The Dhammapada ("Path of the Buddha's Teachings") is a daily inspiration for millions of Buddhists all over the world and for people of all spiritual traditions who have been impressed by its beauty and power. These words--believed to have been spoken by the Buddha himself over 2,500 years ago--contain most of Buddhism's central teachings. Originally composed in the ancient language of Pali, this timeless text concisely and inspirationally portrays the route a person travels as he or she advances toward enlightenment. With poetic sequence and rhythm, the Dhammapada describes the fundamental role of mental conditioning in making us who we are. It paints contrasting portraits of three levels of our human existence--the fool, the wise one and the enlightened one--and addresses specific aspects of experience, conduct and belief that characterize our transformation from one of these modes of being to another. Now you can experience the Dhammapada with understanding even if you have no previous knowledge of Buddhism. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that explains references and philosophical terms, shares the inspiring interpretations of famous spiritual teachers, and gives you deeper insight into the text. |
Contributor Bio(s): Muller, Max: - Max Muller (1823-1900) was a professor at Oxford University and a pioneer in the study of comparative religion. He provided the earliest English translations of many of the Hindu and Buddhist scriptures. Harvey, Andrew: -Andrew Harvey is the author of many critically acclaimed books, including Son of Man. His memoir A Journey in Ladakh was praised as "one of the best books available on the Western experience of Tibetan spiritual life." His just-published memoir Sun at Midnight was praised by Deepak Chopra, who said, "for those who have gone through the dark night of the soul and for those seeking a genuine understanding of spirituality, this is a very inspiring story." Harvey is also the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Born in India, he was the youngest person ever awarded a fellowship to All Souls College, Oxford. He has devoted the past thirty years of his life to study and experiencing the world's spiritual traditions and is widely recognized as one of our greatest communicators of mysticism and contemplative living today. Maguire, Jack: -Jack Maguire is a Zen student and author of more than twenty books. He lives in the town of Highland in New York's Hudson River Valley. His books include Essential Buddhism (Simon & Schuster) and Dhammapada: Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Paths). |