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The Dhammapada

The Sayings of the Buddha

Author: Thomas Byron  

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A lyrical translation of the essential sayings of the Buddha

Collects together the sayings of the Buddha. This work is for those who wish to follow the Buddha on the path to enlightenment. It reveals the practical and simplicity of the Buddha's teaching.

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A lyrical translation of the essential sayings of the BuddhaThe Dhammapada is a classic of world religious literature. This spiritual masterpiece collects together the key sayings of the Buddha and is an essential guide for all those who wish to follow the Buddha on the path to enlightenment. Yet its appeal extends beyond Buddhism to engage anyone who seeks to understand profound universal truths, and it remains as relevant today as when the text was compiled some 2,500 years ago.In this beautiful translation of one of the best loved Buddhist scriptures, Thomas Byrom reveals the practical and timeless simplicity of the Buddha's teaching.

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Critic Reviews

“Lyrical, elegant and profound - my favourite translation of all.”

Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart

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About the Author

Thomas Byrom PhD was born in England and educated at the universities of Oxford and Harvard. He taught at Harvard and later at Oxford, where he was a fellow of Exeter College and then St Catherine's College. He lived in the United States from 1976 until his death in 1991.

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Product Details

Publisher
Ebury Publishing | Rider & Co
Published
6th November 2008
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
ISBN
9781846041440

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