{"product_id":"dhammapada-annotated-explained-9781893361423","title":"Dhammapada: Annotated \u0026 Explained","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient words of the Buddha (\"awakened one\") that can become a companion for your own spiritual journey.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dhammapada \u003c\/em\u003e(\"Path of the Buddha's Teachings\") is a daily inspiration for millions of Buddhists all over the world and for people of all spiritual traditions who have been impressed by its beauty and power. These words--believed to have been spoken by the Buddha himself over 2,500 years ago--contain most of Buddhism's central teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally composed in the ancient language of Pali, this timeless text concisely and inspirationally portrays the route a person travels as he or she advances toward enlightenment. With poetic sequence and rhythm, the \u003cem\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/em\u003e describes the fundamental role of mental conditioning in making us who we are. It paints contrasting portraits of three levels of our human existence--the fool, the wise one and the enlightened one--and addresses specific aspects of experience, conduct and belief that characterize our transformation from one of these modes of being to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow you can experience the \u003cem\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/em\u003e with understanding even if you have no previous knowledge of Buddhism. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that explains references and philosophical terms, shares the inspiring interpretations of famous spiritual teachers, and gives you deeper insight into the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-1797749\"\u003eMax Muller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skylight Paths Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.51h x 5.51w x 0.46d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781893361423\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 189336142X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL007000\"\u003eBuddhism | General (see also Philosophy | Buddhist)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Skylight Paths Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42680052842733,"sku":"9781893361423","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_25f1a8e8-dd3c-48cb-8440-4c005f6de240.jpg?v=1649690948","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/dhammapada-annotated-explained-9781893361423","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}