{"product_id":"dhammapada-9780199555130","title":"Dhammapada","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dhammapada\u003c\/em\u003e, the Pali version of one of the most popular texts of the Buddhist canon, ranks among the classics of the world's great religious literature. Like all religious texts in Pali, \u003cem\u003eThe Dhammapada\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the Therevâda school of the Buddhist tradition, adherents of which are now found primarily in Kampuchea, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dhammapada\u003c\/em\u003e, or 'sayings of the dhamma', is considered a collection of the utterances of the Buddha himself. Taken together, the verses form a key body of teaching within Buddhism, a guiding voice along the struggle-laden path towards true enlightenment, or Nirvana. However, the appeal of these epithets of wisdom extends beyond its religious heritage to a general and universal spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition provides an introduction and notes which examine the impact that the text has had within the Buddhist heritage through the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES:\u003c\/strong\u003e For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647913050348,"sku":"9780199555130","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780199555130-dhammapada.jpg?v=1779244158","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/dhammapada-9780199555130","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}