{"product_id":"the-dhammapada-by-eknath-easwaran-9781586381394","title":"The Dhammapada","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEaswaran's best-selling translation of this classic Buddhist text, \u003ci\u003eThe Dhammapada\u003c\/i\u003e, is reliable, readable, and profound.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/i\u003e means \"the path of dharma,\" the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. The \u003ci\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of verses, gathered probably from direct disciples who wanted to preserve what they had heard from the Buddha himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaswaran's comprehensive introduction to the \u003ci\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/i\u003e 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. His translation is based on the original Pali. Chapter introductions, notes, and a Sanskrit glossary place individual verses into the context of the broader Buddhist canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaswaran 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. This faithful interpretation brings us closer to the compassionate heart of the Buddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432874328300,"sku":"9781586381394","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781586381394.jpg?v=1774766230","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-dhammapada-by-eknath-easwaran-9781586381394","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}