Featuring an Introduction including the story of the young Siddhartha and his heroic spiritual quest, this new edition of Easwaran\'s bestselling translation of the classic Buddhist text The Dhammapada is reliable, readable, and profound.
This faithful interpretation brings us closer to the compassionate heart of the Buddha..
Easwaran is a master storyteller, and the introduction includes many stories that make moving, memorable reading, bringing young Siddhartha and his heroic spiritual quest vividly to life.
Chapter introductions, notes and a Sanskrit glossary place individual verses into the context of the broader Buddhist canon.
His translation 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.
The Dhammapada is a collection of verses, gathered probably from direct disciples who wanted to preserve what they had heard from the Buddha himself.
Dhammapada means the path of dharma, the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good.
Easwaran\'s best-selling translation of this classic Buddhist text The Dhammapada is reliable, readable, and profound.
Featuring an Introduction including the story of the young Siddhartha and his heroic spiritual quest, this new edition of Easwaran\'s bestselling translation of the classic Buddhist text The Dhammapada is reliable, readable, and profound
