$22.63
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
14 October 2010
Summary
The Dhammapada: Verses of Truth
A new translation of this seminal work of Buddhist literature.
One of the best-known and best-loved works of Buddhist literature, the Dhammapada forms 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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140449419 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0140449418 |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Author: | Valerie J. Roebuck |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 14 October 2010 |
| Weight: | 239g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 129mm x 17mm |
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About The Author
Valerie J. Roebuck
Valerie Roebuck was born in Hertfordshire in 1950. She studied at the University of Cambridge, where she was awarded a BA (Hons) in Oriental Studies, specializing in Sanskrit and other Indian languages, and a Ph.D. for a thesis on South Indian Bronzes. A freelance scholar and lecturer, she is an Honorary Research Fellow of the University of Manchester. Dr Roebuck has a broad interest in Indian language, culture and religion. She is a Buddhist, practising and teaching meditation in the Samatha tradition and is involved in interfaith work in Manchester. Her previous publications include The Circle of Stars- An Introduction to Indian Astrology, and she has translated The Upanishads for Penguin Classics.
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