{"product_id":"the-dhammapada-9781586381394","title":"The Dhammapada","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nilgiri Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/13\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781586381394\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.20w x 0.90d","brand":"Eknath Easwaran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36660694712476,"sku":"9781586381394","price":18.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_0e092eef-d4ce-4fca-81b6-144d70ee6a1e.jpg?v=1603897313","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-dhammapada-9781586381394","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}