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Classics of World Spirituality: The Dhammapada - Softcover

Bancroft, Anne

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Synopsis

The Dhammapada ("dhamma" meaning teaching and "pada" meaning path) is perhaps the best-known Buddhist text, consisting of 423 verses compiled in the 3rd century BC. Though not lengthy, these teachings gather what are said to be Buddha's utterances over many years as collected by his disciples. His words reveal nothing less than the Buddhist Law of the Universe. Simple and profound, these truths are the key to understanding Buddhism.

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About the Author

Anne Bancroft has been a lecturer in comparative religion and has always taken a deep interest in Buddhism. She is author of several books on the subject, including The Luminous Vision: Six Medieval Mystics (HarperCollins, 1983) & Weavers of Wisdom: Women Mystics of the Twentieth Century (Penguin, 1989).

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