Dhammapada: Annotated & Explained

ISBN 10: 1683360273 / ISBN 13: 9781683360278

Editore: SkyLight Paths, 2002

2002. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . . Codice articolo V9781683360278

Riassunto:

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 wordsbelieved to have been spoken by the Buddha himself over 2,500 years agocontain 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 existencethe fool, the wise one and the enlightened oneand 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.

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Titolo: Dhammapada: Annotated & Explained
Casa editrice: SkyLight Paths
Data di pubblicazione: 2002
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: New
Edizione: prima edizione