The Dhammapada

Name: The Dhammapada
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SKU: 9780140449419
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The Dhammapada is a revered text in Buddhism, comprising a collection of verses attributed to the Buddha. It focuses on the ethical and spiritual teachings of Buddhism, offering insights into themes such as mindfulness, enlightenment, and the path to inner peace. The book serves as a guide for personal development and understanding the nature of reality.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring profound spiritual wisdom and moral teachings. With its concise verses, it offers timeless insights on the path to enlightenment and inner peace, drawing from ancient Buddhist philosophy to guide your personal growth and understanding.

The Dhammapada

Presenting a collection of simple verses gathered in themes such as 'awareness', 'fools' and 'old age', this title features lessons in each verse to give ethical advice and to remind the listener of the transience of life.

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A new translation by Valerie Roebuck of this seminal work of Buddhist literature.

One of the best-known and best-loved works of Buddhist literature, The Dhammapada forms part of the oldest surviving body of Buddhist writings and is traditionally regarded as the authentic teachings of the Buddha himself. These teachings were spoken by him during his lifetime and memorised and handed on by his followers after his death.

A collection of simple verses gathered in themes such as 'awareness', 'fools' and 'old age', The Dhammapada is accessible, instructional, and mind-clearing. It contains lessons in each verse to give ethical advice and to remind the listener of the transience of life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140449419

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Valerie J. Roebuck

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 239g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Valerie Roebuck was born in Hertfordshire in 1950. She studied at the University of Cambridge, where she was awarded a BA (Hons) in Oriental Studies, specializing in Sanskrit and other Indian languages, and a Ph.D. for a thesis on South Indian Bronzes. A freelance scholar and lecturer, she is an Honorary Research Fellow of the University of Manchester. Dr Roebuck has a broad interest in Indian language, culture and religion. She is a Buddhist, practising and teaching meditation in the Samatha tradition and is involved in interfaith work in Manchester. Her previous publications include The Circle of Stars- An Introduction to Indian Astrology, and she has translated The Upanishads for Penguin Classics.