{"product_id":"the-dhammapada-paperback-2","title":"The Dhammapada - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eValerie Roebuck\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eValerie Roebuck\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the best-known and best-loved works of Buddhist literature, the \u003ci\u003eDhammapada \u003c\/i\u003eforms 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValerie Roebuck\u003c\/b\u003e is a Buddhist, practicing and teaching meditation in the Samatha tradition. She is an honorary research fellow of the University of Manchester and author of \u003cb\u003eThe Circle of Stars: An Introduction to Indian Astrology\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 30, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42684701704255,"sku":"9780140449419","price":15.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/75b40d3c4132ee297d6bb07ebd7d28e8.webp?v=1764968333","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-dhammapada-paperback-2","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}