The Dhammapada

The Dhammapada

by Eknath, Easwaran

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"Dhammapada means 'the path of dharma,' the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. The Dhammapada is a collection of verses, gathered probably from direct disciples who wanted to preserve what they had heard from the Buddha himself. Easwaran's...translation of this classic Buddhist text is based on the original Pali. Easwaran's comprehensive introduction to the Dhammapada gives an overview of the Buddha's teachings that is penetrating and clear--acce…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :The Dhammapada / introduced & translated by Eknath Easwaran.

Summary

"Dhammapada means 'the path of dharma,' the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. The Dhammapada is a collection of verses, gathered probably from direct disciples who wanted to preserve what they had heard from the Buddha himself. Easwaran's...translation of this classic Buddhist text is based on the original Pali. Easwaran's comprehensive introduction to the Dhammapada 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."--From back cover.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©1987, 2007
  • Edition:First hardcover printing

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Nilgiri Press
  • Place of Publication:Tomales, CA
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©1987, 2007

The Physical Object

  • Description:275 pages

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781586381394, 1586381393, 9781586380205, 1586380206
  • oclc:on1113871049
  • Dewey Decimal:294.3823

Table of Contents

Twin verses -- Vigilance -- Mind -- Flowers -- The immature -- The wise -- The saint -- Thousands -- Evil -- Punishment -- Age -- Self -- The world -- The awakened one -- Joy -- Pleasure -- Anger -- Impurity -- Established in dharma -- The path -- Varied verses -- The downward curve -- The elephant -- Thirst -- The Bhikshu -- The Brahmin.

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