Description
| Product ID: | 9781893361423 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Skylight Illuminations |
| Title: | Dhammapada |
| Subtitle: | Annotated and Explained |
| Authors: | Author: Jack Maguire, Max Muller, F. Max-Muller |
| Page Count: | 160 |
| Subjects: | Buddhism, Buddhism, Sacred texts, scriptures and revered writings, Sacred texts |
| Description: | The Dhammapada—believed to have been spoken by the Buddha himself—contains most of Buddhism's central teachings. Helpful commentary explains references, philosophical terms and the inspiring interpretations of famous spiritual teachers. The DHAMMAPADA is a daily inspiration for millions of Buddhists all over the world and for non-Buddhists who have been impressed by its beauty and power. These words spoken by Buddha himself over 2500 years ago contain all of Buddhism''s key teachings. However the DHAMMAPADA is notoriously difficult to understand for the novice and is full of references and allusions that the uninformed reader is sure to miss. Now you can understand the DHAMMAPADA with understanding even if you have no previous knowledge of Buddhism. This accessible edition offer the complete text plus enlightening facing-page commentary that explains all the names terms and references giving you the kind of insight into the text not usually available for first time readers and at the same time providing an excellent first introduction to Buddhist life and practice. |
| Imprint Name: | SkyLight Paths Publishing,US |
| Publisher Name: | Jewish Lights Publishing |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2002-03-21 |