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The Dhammapada

By: Eknath Easwaran
Narrated by: Paul Bazely
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Dhammapada means "the path of dharma", the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. This classic Buddhist scripture is a collection of vivid, practical verses gathered from direct disciples who wanted to preserve what they had heard from the Buddha himself. Easwaran's translation of this classic Buddhist text is the best-selling translation in the US. In the comprehensive introduction, he brings the story of the young Prince Siddhartha and his heroic spiritual quest vividly to life. His overview of the Buddha's teachings is reliable, penetrating, and accessible. The Buddha rejected superstition on the one hand and philosophical speculation on the other. He taught the path to the end of suffering and showed how we can achieve lasting joy. In The Dhammapada he spells out our choices with a refreshing realism and frankness.

This audiobook is a complete narration of Eknath Easwaran's introduction and translation, but omits the short chapter introductions by other writers.

©2007 Blue Mountain Center of Meditation (P)2016 Blue Mountain Center of Meditation
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Exceptional!

The only way to live Life!!! Point, Blank, Period. Listen to this book and get your Life in Order.

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Love it. Can listen to over and over.

Absolutely revolutionary and penetrating wisdom so elegantly read. May all beings be free of suffering.

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A wonderful version with more than I expected

Having read many interpretations of the
Dhammapada, I found this book to be more than I bargained for. Before even getting to the meat of the original text you're treated to an entire history of the Buddha and the concepts of Buddhism. Delightful. I've already listened to it several times and will undoubtedly listen again.

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A must read

I was very optimistic with this book. I wanted to learn more about bhudda and I felt that I accomplished that.

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Beautiful.

Amazing! reccomend to all. I have listened to it a couple of times with in a few weeks.

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simple, straightforward. very well done. Narrator engaging and pleasant

simple, straightforward. very well done. Narrator engaging and pleasant. Highly recommended. As well as other titles.

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Beautiful Tao

A must read for anyone seeking wisdom. Excellent narration. Bla bla bla words word 15 words done :)

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Perfect for sitting meditating in absorbing oral tradition passed down is one of the most ancient ways of learning knowledge

Focus on your breath set straight the information passed during this function reach you on a universal paths.

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Great if you are buddhist

I am not Buddhist so it wasn't very interesting to me. it did have some basic law of attraction and laws of the universe info.

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I'll read it again

I truly appreciate these words. A big Thank you to the narrator who also made listening very easy.
Namaste.

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