Dhammapada - Annotated & Explained

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.

List of contents

Foreword by Andrew Harvey ix
Acknowledgments and Dedication xvii
About the Dhammapada xix
1. The Twin Verses 3
2. Vigilance 9
3. The Mind 13
4. Flowers 17
5. The Fool 21
6. The Wise One 27
7. The Enlightened One 31
8. Better than a Thousand 35
9. Evil 39
10. Punishment 43
11. Old Age 47
12. Self 51
13. The World 55
14. The Buddha 59
15. Happiness 63
16. Pleasure 67
17. Anger 71
18. Impurity 75
19. The Just 81
20. The Way 85
21. Miscellany 91
22. The Downward Course 95
23. The Elephant 99
24. Thirst 103
25. The Monk 111
26. The Brahman 117
Sources and Suggested Readings 126
List of Special Terms 128

Summary

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.

Product details

• Assisted by: Andrew Harvey (Foreword), Max Muller (Translation)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2002
• EAN: 9781683360278
• ISBN: 978-1-68336-027-8
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 345 g
• Series: SkyLight Illuminations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works