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Dhammapada Jack Maguire

Dhammapada By Jack Maguire

Dhammapada by Jack Maguire

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The Dhammapadabelieved to have been spoken by the Buddha himselfcontains most of Buddhism's central teachings. Helpful commentary explains references, philosophical terms and the inspiring interpretations of famous spiritual teachers.

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Dhammapada: Annotated and Explained by Jack Maguire

The DHAMMAPADA is a daily inspiration for millions of Buddhists all over the world and for non-Buddhists who have been impressed by its beauty and power. These words spoken by Buddha himself over 2500 years ago contain all of Buddhism's key teachings. However the DHAMMAPADA is notoriously difficult to understand for the novice and is full of references and allusions that the uninformed reader is sure to miss. Now you can understand the DHAMMAPADA with understanding even if you have no previous knowledge of Buddhism. This accessible edition offer the complete text plus enlightening facing-page commentary that explains all the names terms and references giving you the kind of insight into the text not usually available for first time readers and at the same time providing an excellent first introduction to Buddhist life and practice.

Dhammapada Reviews

"The pith of Buddha's teachings are herein wondrously and excellently presented." Joan Halifax Roshi, Head Teacher, Upaya Zen Center "Provides access to the wisdom of the text in a way that invites further exploration of one's own transformation." Kay Lindahl, founder, The Listening Center; author, The Sacred Art of Listening: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice The words of the Buddha become fresh and alive in this wonderful edition. Wisdom shines through, ready for application in daily life. Ani Konchog Drolma, head of monastic training at Gampo Abbey A friendly introduction to a sacred text at the heart of Buddhist teaching. Marcia Z. Nelson, author, Come and Sit: A Week Inside Meditation Centers These verses can be read and appreciated simply as wise philosophy; as such, they are part of the great literature of the world. But for those who would follow it to the end, the Dhammapada is a sure guide to nothing less than the highest goal life can offer: self-realization. Eknath Easwaran The verses, along with well-placed guiding annotations, will be inspiring to young people exploring the Buddhist path. Sumi Loundon, editor, Blue Jean Buddha: Voices of Young Buddhists

About Jack Maguire

Max Muller (18231900) was a professor at Oxford University and a pioneer in the study of comparative religion. He provided the earliest English translations of many of the Hindu and Buddhist scriptures. Jack Maguire is a Zen student and author of more than twenty books. He lives in the town of Highland in New York's Hudson River Valley. His books include Essential Buddhism (Simon & Schuster) and Dhammapada: Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Paths). Andrew Harvey is the author of many critically acclaimed books, including Son of Man. His memoir A Journey in Ladakh was praised as "one of the best books available on the Western experience of Tibetan spiritual life." His just-published memoir Sun at Midnight was praised by Deepak Chopra, who said, "for those who have gone through the dark night of the soul and for those seeking a genuine understanding of spirituality, this is a very inspiring story." Harvey is also the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Born in India, he was the youngest person ever awarded a fellowship to All Souls College, Oxford. He has devoted the past thirty years of his life to study and experiencing the world's spiritual traditions and is widely recognized as one of our greatest communicators of mysticism and contemplative living today.

Table 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

Additional information

GOR003235743
9781893361423
189336142X
Dhammapada: Annotated and Explained by Jack Maguire
Jack Maguire
Skylight Illuminations
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Jewish Lights Publishing
2002-03-21
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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