{"product_id":"dhammapada-annotated-explained-hardcover","title":"Dhammapada: Annotated \u0026 Explained - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMax Muller\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eJack Maguire\u003c\/b\u003e (Commentaries by), \u003cb\u003eAndrew Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient words of the Buddha (\"awakened one\") that can become a companion for your own spiritual journey.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dhammapada \u003c\/em\u003e(\"Path of the Buddha's Teachings\") is a daily inspiration for millions of Buddhists all over the world and for people of all spiritual traditions who have been impressed by its beauty and power. These words--believed to have been spoken by the Buddha himself over 2,500 years ago--contain most of Buddhism's central teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally composed in the ancient language of Pali, this timeless text concisely and inspirationally portrays the route a person travels as he or she advances toward enlightenment. With poetic sequence and rhythm, the \u003cem\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/em\u003e describes the fundamental role of mental conditioning in making us who we are. It paints contrasting portraits of three levels of our human existence--the fool, the wise one and the enlightened one--and addresses specific aspects of experience, conduct and belief that characterize our transformation from one of these modes of being to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow you can experience the \u003cem\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/em\u003e with understanding even if you have no previous knowledge of Buddhism. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that explains references and philosophical terms, shares the inspiring interpretations of famous spiritual teachers, and gives you deeper insight into the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42109401432199,"sku":"9781683360278","price":29.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/44af1261e718bef3f0d062c7e2ceffc1.webp?v=1732474867","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/dhammapada-annotated-explained-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}