Essence Of The Dhammapada

Author : Eknath Easwaran
Publisher : Nilgiri Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781586380977

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Essence of the Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran Pdf

In this companion to his best-selling translation of The Dhammapada, Eknath Easwaran explains how The Dhammapada is a perfect map for the spiritual journey. Said to be the text closest to the Buddha’s actual words, The Dhammapada is a collection of short teachings that his disciples memorized during his lifetime. Easwaran presents The Dhammapada as a guide to spiritual perseverance, progress, and ultimately enlightenment — a heroic confrontation with life as it really is, with straight answers to our deepest questions. We witness the heartbreak of death, for instance — what does that mean for us? What is love? How does karma work? How do we follow the spiritual life in the midst of work and family? Does nirvana really exist, and if so, what is it like to be illumined? In his interpretation of Buddhist themes, illustrated with stories from the Buddha’s life, Easwaran offers a view of the concept of Right Understanding that is both exhilarating and instructive. He shares his experiences on the spiritual path, giving the advice that only an experienced teacher and practitioner can offer, and urges us to answer for ourselves the Buddha’s call to nirvana — that mysterious, enduring state of wisdom, joy, and peace.

Author : Buddha
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307950710

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The Dhammapada by Buddha Pdf

Trembling and quivering is the mind, Difficult to guard and hard to restrain. The person of wisdom sets it straight, As a fletcher does an arrow. The Dhammapada introduced the actual utterances of the Buddha nearly twenty-five hundred years ago, when the master teacher emerged from his long silence to illuminate for his followers the substance of humankind’s deepest and most abiding concerns. The nature of the self, the value of relationships, the importance of moment-to-moment awareness, the destructiveness of anger, the suffering that attends attachment, the ambiguity of the earth’s beauty, the inevitability of aging, the certainty of death–these dilemmas preoccupy us today as they did centuries ago. No other spiritual texts speak about them more clearly and profoundly than does the Dhammapada. In this elegant new translation, Sanskrit scholar Glenn Wallis has exclusively referred to and quoted from the canonical suttas–the presumed earliest discourses of the Buddha–to bring us the heartwood of Buddhism, words as compelling today as when the Buddha first spoke them. On violence: All tremble before violence./ All fear death./ Having done the same yourself,/ you should neither harm nor kill. On ignorance: An uninstructed person/ ages like an ox,/ his bulk increases,/ his insight does not. On skillfulness: A person is not skilled/ just because he talks a lot./ Peaceful, friendly, secure–/ that one is called “skilled.” In 423 verses gathered by subject into chapters, the editor offers us a distillation of core Buddhist teachings that constitutes a prescription for enlightened living, even in the twenty-first century. He also includes a brilliantly informative guide to the verses–a chapter-by-chapter explication that greatly enhances our understanding of them. The text, at every turn, points to practical applications that lead to freedom from fear and suffering, toward the human state of spiritual virtuosity known as awakening. Glenn Wallis’s translation is an inspired successor to earlier versions of the suttas. Even those readers who are well acquainted with the Dhammapada will be enriched by this fresh encounter with a classic text.

Author : G. Buddha
Publisher : New Directions Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1965-01-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780811221429

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The Dhammapada: Buddhist philosophy by G. Buddha Pdf

The 423 verses in the collection known as The Dhammapada (pada: "the way"; dhamma: "the teaching"; hence, "The Path of Truth") are attributed to the Buddha himself and form the essence of the ethics of Buddhist philosophy. There are a number of English translations of The Dhammapada, but this version by Irving Babbitt, for many years professor at Harvard and founder, with Paul Elmer More, of the movement known as "New Humanism," concentrates on the profound poetic quality of the verses and conveys, perhaps more than any other, much of the vitality of the original Pali text. Babbitt devoted many years to this translation––it was a labor of love. Together with his essay on "Buddha and the Occident," which is also included in this edition, The Dhammapada was one of the basic components of his view of world history, a view which has influenced leaders of thought as diverse as Newton Arvin, Walter Lippmann, David Riesman and T. S. Eliot. Eliot, indeed, once wrote that "to have been a student of Babbitt's is to remain always in that position."

Author : Eknath Easwaran
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781458778970

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Essence of the Upanishads by Eknath Easwaran Pdf

Essence of the Upanishads - A Key to Indian Spirituality (Revised edition of Dialogue with Death, with new series preface and introduction - 19 new pages from transcripts of Easwaran's talks) Easwaran shows how the Katha Upanishad can help us understand our lives today Easwaran takes one of India's classic wisdom texts, the Katha Upanishad, and explains how it embraces all the key ideas of Indian spirituality within the context of a powerful mythic quest - the story of a young hero who ventures into the land of death in search of immortality. Illustrating the insights of the Katha through analogies and everyday examples, Easwaran shows how these ancient teachings help us gain a deeper understanding of our world and ourselves today.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : New Directions Publishing
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0811200043

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The Dhammapada by Anonim Pdf

The 423 verses in the collection known as The Dhammapada (pada: "the way"; dhamma: "the teaching"; hence, "The Path of Truth") are attributed to the Buddha himself and form the essence of the ethics of Buddhist philosophy.

Author : Eknath Easwaran
Publisher : Nilgiri Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781586380687

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Essence of the Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran Pdf

In this companion to his best-selling translation of the Bhagavad Gita, Easwaran explores the essential themes of this much-loved Indian scripture. Placing the Gita in a modern context, Easwaran shows how this classic text sheds light on the nature of reality, the illusion of separateness, the search for identity, and the meaning of yoga. The key message of the Gita is how to resolve our conflicts and live in harmony with the deep unity of life, through the principles of yoga and the practice of meditation. Easwaran grew up in the Hindu tradition and learned Sanskrit from an early age. A foremost translator and interpreter of the Gita, he taught classes on it for forty years, while living out the principles of the Gita in the midst of a busy family and community life. In the Gita, Sri Krishna, the Lord, doesn’t tell the warrior prince Arjuna what to do: he shows Arjuna his choices and then leaves it to Arjuna to decide. Easwaran, too, shows us clearly how these teachings still apply to us – and how, like Arjuna, we must take courage and act wisely if we want our world to thrive.

Author : E. Haldeman-Julius
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781877527357

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The Essence of Buddhism by E. Haldeman-Julius Pdf

Although Buddhism has been an important cultural force in the East for thousands of years, the tenets of this religion and belief system were largely unknown throughout much the West until the twentieth century. In this volume, Haldeman-Julius presents a comprehensive overview of Buddhist belief, doctrine, and practice in an introductory format designed to appeal to Western readers.

Author : Lawrence William Faucett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : OCLC:1042686

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The Essence of Northern Buddhism in the Earliest Chinese Dhammapada (c. 224 A.D.) by Lawrence William Faucett Pdf

Author : W.D.C. Wagiswara,K J. Saunders
Publisher : Youcanprint
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788831626705

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The Buddha’s way of virtue by W.D.C. Wagiswara,K J. Saunders Pdf

The Buddha’s Way Of Virtue is a translation of the Dhammapada, which is a collection, in verse form, of the sayings of Buddha.

Author : Gautama Buddha
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781627930987

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The Dhammapada by Gautama Buddha Pdf

Here are the words of the Buddha himself, setting forth his core beliefs. This books leads us to the spiritual path to the supreme Truth. Here is the guide to the Nirvana. This books is the most important document of the Buddhism religion. Experience all 423 verses of the Buddha and discover the essence of enlightenment.

Author : Laila Kumari
Publisher : Pencil
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789358837490

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Mindful Living with Dhammapada Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life by Laila Kumari Pdf

Embark on a transformative journey with 'Mindful Living with Dhammapada,' a timeless guide blending ancient wisdom and modern life. Discover the art of cultivating inner peace, navigating challenges with equanimity, and transforming suffering into wisdom. Explore chapters on mindfulness, forgiveness, and the profound interplay of mind, body, and spirit. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of the Buddha, as this book illuminates the path to joy, compassion, and mindful awareness. A captivating fusion of ancient teachings and contemporary insights, this book is your roadmap to a harmonious and awakened existence in our fast-paced world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2001-08-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780938077879

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The Dhammapada by Anonim Pdf

For 2,500 years, The Dhammapada has been an essential Buddhist classic. Translated by Ananda Maitreya, the 100-year-old elder of Sri Lankan Buddhism.

Author : Eknath Easwaran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1989-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0915132443

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Classics of Indian Spirituality by Eknath Easwaran Pdf

Author : Ajahn Chah
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2001-10-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834823381

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Being Dharma by Ajahn Chah Pdf

Chah offers a thorough exploration of Theravadan Buddhism in a gentle, sometimes humorous, style that makes the reader feel as though he or she is being entertained by a story. He emphasizes the path to freedom from emotional and psychological suffering and provides insight into the fact that taking ourselves seriously causes unnecessary hardship. Ajahn Chah influenced a generation of Western teachers: Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Sylvia Boorstein, Joseph Goldstein, and many other Western Buddhist teachers were at one time his students. Anyone who has attended a retreat led by one of these teachers, or read one of their books, will be familiar with this master's name and reputation as one of the great Buddhist teachers of this century.

Author : Brian Arthur Brown
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781538127872

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Seven Testaments of World Religion and the Zoroastrian Older Testament by Brian Arthur Brown Pdf

This essential comparative religious studies resource presents primary scriptures of seven world religions and reveals their shared heritage in Zoroastrian tradition. Completing the authoritative trilogy alongside Three Testaments: Torah Gospel and Quran and Four Testaments: Tao Te Ching, Analects, Dhammapada, Bhagavad Gita, Seven Testamentsof World Religion lays the groundwork for all studies of religious history. Special Features Concise descriptions of each testament Maps, timelines, and study guide questions Appendices connecting historical events across testaments