{"product_id":"at-peace-filled-with-joy-buddhist-wisdom-from-the-dhammapada-9781645474968","title":"At Peace, Filled with Joy: Buddhist Wisdom from the Dhammapada","description":"\u003cb\u003e​​What if your deepest struggles were the very ground from which authentic joy could grow? Through 57 carefully-selected verses, Zen master Cuong Lu draws on the ancient wisdom of the \u003ci\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/i\u003e to give us a path through suffering to insight and compassionate action. ​\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom a direct disciple of the great Thich Nhat Hanh comes a radical new way to approach suffering. Instead of burying or avoiding pain, author Cuong Lu uses the profound wisdom of the \u003ci\u003eDhammapada--\u003c\/i\u003ethe most widely known collection of sayings from the Buddha--to reveal its hidden purpose. He offers a clear path to embracing life's difficulties, showing us how to transmute our suffering into deep insight, compassionate action, and lasting joy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLu presents 57 verses from this treasured Buddhist text, making its timeless teachings accessible and relevant for contemporary readers seeking deeper meaning in their lives. Through clear, engaging prose, his interpretations blend Zen wisdom with practical psychology, guiding readers to reframe their relationship with difficult experiences rather than resisting them. The book includes reflective exercises and real-world applications, making complex Buddhist concepts approachable for both newcomers and experienced practitioners. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book serves as both a meditation companion and practical guide, helping readers cultivate inner peace amid life's turbulence. Whether you're new to Buddhist teachings or a seasoned practitioner, Lu's interpretations offer fresh perspectives on timeless truths, guiding you toward greater awareness, compassion, and the joy that comes from living with presence and understanding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781645474968\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs","brand":"Cuong Lu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52604470526133,"sku":"9781645474968","price":16.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/at-peace-filled-with-joy-buddhist-wisdom-from-the-dhammapada-9781645474968","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}