Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha by John Ross Carter (English) Paperback Bo

Description: Dhammapada by John Ross Carter, Mahinda Palihawadana The Dhammapada, the Pali version of one of the most popular texts of the Buddhist canon, ranks among the classics of the world's great religious literature.Like all religious texts in Pali, the Dhammapada belongs to the Therevada school of the Buddhist tradition, adherents of which are now found primarily in Kampuchea, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Dhammapada, or "sayings of the dhamma," is taken to be a collection of the utterances of the Buddha himself. Taken together, the verses form a key body of teaching within Buddhism, a guiding voice along the struggle-laden path towards true enlightenment, or Nirvana. However, the appeal of these epithets of wisdom extends beyond its religious heritage to a general and universal spirituality.This edition provides an introduction and notes which examine the impact that the text has had within the Buddhist heritage through the centuries. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Dhammapada, the Pali version of one of the most popular texts of the Buddhist canon, ranks among the classics of the worlds great religious literature. Like all religious texts in Pali, the Dhammapada belongs to the Therevâda school of the Buddhist tradition, adherents of which are now found primarily in Kampuchea, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Dhammapada, or sayings of the dhamma, is taken to be a collectionof the utterances of the Buddha himself. Taken together, the verses form a key body of teaching within Buddhism, a guiding voice along the struggle-laden path towards true enlightenment, or Nirvana. However, the appeal ofthese epithets of wisdom extends beyond its religious heritage to a general and universal spirituality. This edition provides an introduction and notes which examine the impact that the text has had within the Buddhist heritage through the centuries. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providingthe most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study,and much more. Author Biography Carter is professor of philosophy and religion at Colgate University, and director of the Fund for the Study of the Religions of the World. Review Far surpasses any previous translation of the Dhammapada in terms of its scope and contextual accuracy. Carter and Palihawadana have not only proivde a fresh English translation of the Pali but a transliteration of the Dhammapada (which makes it eminently useful for students of Pali) and, most impressively, a translation of the exhaustive and extremely commentarial Pali Dhammapadatthakatha....This, then, is a work of wide scholarly magnitude and great philological erudition. * Religious Studies Review * Long Description The Dhammapada, the Pali version of one of the most popular texts of the Buddhist canon, ranks among the classics of the worlds great religious literature. Like all religious texts in Pali, the Dhammapada belongs to the Therevâda school of the Buddhist tradition, adherents of which are now found primarily in Kampuchea, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Dhammapada, or sayings of the dhamma, is taken to be a collectionof the utterances of the Buddha himself. Taken together, the verses form a key body of teaching within Buddhism, a guiding voice along the struggle-laden path towards true enlightenment, or Nirvana. However, the appeal ofthese epithets of wisdom extends beyond its religious heritage to a general and universal spirituality. This edition provides an introduction and notes which examine the impact that the text has had within the Buddhist heritage through the centuries. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providingthe most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study,and much more. Review Quote Far surpasses any previous translation of the Dhammapada in terms of its scope and contextual accuracy. Carter and Palihawadana have not only proivde a fresh English translation of the Pali but a transliteration of the Dhammapada (which makes it eminently useful for students of Pali) and, most impressively, a translation of the exhaustive and extremely commentarial Pali Dhammapadatthakatha....This, then, is a work of wide scholarly magnitude and great philological erudition. Details ISBN0199555133 Short Title DHAMMAPADA Language English Translator Mahinda Palihawadana ISBN-10 0199555133 ISBN-13 9780199555130 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence US Author Mahinda Palihawadana Subtitle The Sayings of the Buddha UK Release Date 2008-10-09 NZ Release Date 2008-10-09 Edited by Larry R. Churchill Birth 1953 Affiliation Professor of Social Medicine, Co-Director, Center for Health Ethics and Policy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Position Departments of Computer Science and Astronomy and Physics Qualifications MD Pages 112 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Worlds Classics Publication Date 2008-10-09 DEWEY 294.382322 Audience A / AS level AU Release Date 2008-10-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16191930;

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