Essence of the Dhammapada: The Buddha's Call to Nirvana

by Eknath Easwaran

Book Overview

In this companion to his best-selling translation of The Dhammapada, Eknath Easwaran explains how The Dhammapada is a perfect map for the spiritual journey.

Said to be the text closest to the Buddha's actual words, The Dhammapada is a collection of short teachings that his disciples memorized during his lifetime. Easwaran presents The Dhammapada as a guide to spiritual perseverance, progress, and ultimately...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1586380974
• ISBN13: 9781586380977
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Nilgiri Press
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.2"