- Dharma (Buddhism), Meditation, Spirituality
The Dhammapada is a collection of the Buddha's teachings stamped with the power and practicality of one of the world's most appealing spiritual figures. Eknath Easwaran's introduction describes the Buddha's life, background, and teachings, including a particularly penetrating account of the Buddha's "four stages of meditation." Chapter introductions by Steve Ruppenthal provide background from relevant Buddhist doctrine.
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Earnest, grave, character-led and contemplative.
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About the book
- Author
- Eknath Easwaran
- First published
- 1999
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Nilgiri Press
- Editions
- 1
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780915132379
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