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The Dhammapada (Easwaran's Classics of Indian Spirituality) Paperback – April 13, 2007

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Dhammapada means "the path of dharma," the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. The Dhammapada is a collection of verses, gathered probably from direct disciples who wanted to preserve what they had heard from the Buddha himself. Easwaran's best-selling translation of this classic Buddhist text 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. Chapter introductions, notes and a Sanskrit glossary place individual verses into the context of the broader Buddhist canon.

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. This faithful interpretation brings us closer to the compassionate heart of the Buddha.

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"No one in modern times is more qualified - no, make that 'as qualified' - to translate the epochal Classics of Indian Spirituality than Eknath Easwaran." --Huston Smith, author of "The World's Religions"

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"No one in modern times is more qualified - no, make that 'as qualified' - to translate the epochal Classics of Indian Spirituality than Eknath Easwaran. And the reason is clear. It is impossible to get to the heart of these classics unless you live them, and he did live them. My admiration of the man and his works is boundless." - Huston Smith, author of The World's Religions

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Series: Easwaran's Classics of Indian Spirituality (Book 3)
Paperback: 280 pages
Publisher: Nilgiri Press; 2nd edition (April 13, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1586380206
ISBN-13: 978-1586380205
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 177 customer reviews
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Brian Johnson

This book is *incredible.*

December 7, 2015

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“Dhammapada means something like ‘the path of dharma’—of truth, of righteousness, of the central law that all of life is one.”

“The Buddha did not leave a static structure of his belief that we can affirm and be done with. His teaching is an ongoing path, a ‘way of perfection’ which anyone can follow to the highest good. The Dhammapada is a map for this journey…. These verses can be read and appreciated simply as wise philosophy; as such, they are part of the great literature of the world. But for those who would follow it to the end, The Dhammapada is a sure guide to nothing less than the highest goal life can offer: self-realization.”

~ Eknath Easwaran from The Dhammapada

The Dhammapada.

Eknath Easwaran, the brilliant translator and editor of this translation of the The Dhammapada (along with my favorite translation of the Bhagavad Gita) says that if all the sutras had been lost but the The Dhammapada, it alone would be sufficient for us to grasp the essence of Buddhism.

In this Note, we’ll take a super quick look at Buddhism (in the book, Easwaran covers The Four Noble Truths, dharma, karma, nirvana, etc.)

If you haven’t read or studied Buddhism (and especially, perhaps, if you have), this book is *incredible.* Easwaran has a remarkably warm style that reflects the spirit of a man who walked with Gandhi back in the day in his native India before heading to Berkeley where he started one of the early western meditation centers.

Here are some of the Big Ideas:

1. Quick Intro to Buddha - Siddhartha --> Buddha.
2. The Dhammapada - Buddhism in a nutshell.
3. The Four Noble Truths - 1, 2, 3, 4.
4. Nirvana & Bodhisattva - Purify and serve.
5. The Eightfold Path - Eight steps to nirvana.

Once you’ve decided to do it, give all your heart to it. (Pretty, please.)

(More goodness--including PhilosophersNotes on 250+ books at http://www.brianjohnson.me)

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Grushinka

The actual material reads beautifully. The production quality

March 17, 2018

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I appreciate the translator’s thoughtful and insightful introduction and the beginning of the book. It references Western religious thought and physics as an aid to those raised in a non-Eastern culture. There is also an introduction to each section. The actual material reads beautifully. The production quality, that is, the paper and the font, make it a sturdy reference that is easy on the eyes. It is a handy size to bring to a local museum to read in a gallery of Bodhisattvas.
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Ms.J

Life changing book...

October 21, 2017

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One of the most informative and in-depth books on the teachings of the Buddha. This books has forever changed my view on a lot of things in life and gave me a major insight into the power of the mind and how easy situations can be resolved with calmness, mindfulness, and clarity of our minds.

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M. Montour

Easy to Follow Guide to Buddhism and it's Tenets

June 14, 2016

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I found this very easy to read, in spite of the technical information about the genesis of Buddha and the basic tenets and philosophies and the Eightfold path of Buddhism. I'd recommend it to anyone who is curious about Buddhism or Buddha himself. I'm a Docent for our local Art museum and preparing a talk on Buddhist spirituality in Art, so I read this book as research. But, I'm also very curious about the practice of Buddhism and was pleased to find myself really caught up in it.

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Just Jon

Wisdom for those seeking to be wise

September 3, 2017

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An excellent translation. You can take or leave the introduction to each chapter. The author conveys the wisdom of the Buddha, so often misrepresented in the West. This is the words of the Buddha, presented by one of the Buddha's actual followers.

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Very good introduction to Buddhist thought

June 25, 2009

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I have always had an interest in learning about other religions and wisdom literature in general. My exposure to Buddhism has been limited to some chapters in general religious textbooks and reading the novel Siddhartha. I wanted to learn more and settled on this version of the Dhammapada based on some good reviews. I was very pleased with this book.

As stated above, this is my first time through the Dhammapada, but the translation was very understandable. I found the general introduction and chapter introductions to be extremely useful and greatly enhanced my understanding of Buddhism and its guiding principles.

As with other wisdom literature, I am impressed with how consistent the principles of truth and good behavior are in all religion and philosophies. Buddhism's worldview is quite different from my background of Christianity and Mormonism, but it's interesting to see how so different a view leads to many of the same idealized behaviors. A good Buddhist is someone I would love to have as a friend and neighbor.

I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about Buddhism and wisdom in general. It has greatly enhanced my understanding of one of the worlds great religions.

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Be good to yourself and to others....want less

May 2, 2016

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There is nothing negative to say about a book of positive thinking. Its teachings are true and we are all reading this looking to better ourselves. To me pulling from this book is just as good as some advice and other "self help" books I've read. I keep the book with me and read it often to remind me of things I need to put in perspective..

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