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The Dhammapada
Valerie (Ed Roebuck
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Description for The Dhammapada
Paperback. Presenting a collection of simple verses gathered in themes such as 'awareness', 'fools' and 'old age', this title features lessons in each verse to give ethical advice and to remind the listener of the transience of life. Translator(s): Roebuck, Valerie J. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HRE; HRLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 17. Weight in Grams: 254.
One of the best-known and best-loved works of Buddhist literature, the Dhammapada forms part of the oldest surviving body of Buddhist writings, and is traditionally regarded as the authentic teachings of the Buddha himself, spoken by him in his lifetime, and memorized and handed on by his followers after his death. A collection of simple verses gathered in themes such as 'awareness', 'fools' and 'old age', the Dhammapada is accessible, instructional and mind-clearing, with lessons in each verse to give ethical advice and to remind the listener of the transience of life.
One of the best-known and best-loved works of Buddhist literature, the Dhammapada forms part of the oldest surviving body of Buddhist writings, and is traditionally regarded as the authentic teachings of the Buddha himself, spoken by him in his lifetime, and memorized and handed on by his followers after his death. A collection of simple verses gathered in themes such as 'awareness', 'fools' and 'old age', the Dhammapada is accessible, instructional and mind-clearing, with lessons in each verse to give ethical advice and to remind the listener of the transience of life.
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140449419
SKU
V9780140449419
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About Valerie (Ed Roebuck
Valerie Roebuck was born in Hertfordshire in 1950. She studied at the University of Cambridge, where she was awarded a BA (Hons) in Oriental Studies, specializing in Sanskrit and other Indian languages, and a Ph.D. for a thesis on South Indian Bronzes. A freelance scholar and lecturer, she is an Honorary Research Fellow of the University of Manchester. Dr Roebuck ... Read more
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