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Cargando... The Dhammapada : A New Translation of the Buddhist Classic with Annotationspor Gil Fronsdal (Traductor)
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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. The Dhammapada is a core Buddhist text containing teachings of the Buddha. The goal of the teachings is the relief of suffering in this life and the ending of the cycle of birth and death by achieving Nirvana. While some of the teachings strike me as a bit contradictory, the message is clear that the materialism, narcissism, and clinging so characteristic of society today are not the way to go. I think the Dhammapada provides a model for behavior, for the treatment of self, and for the treatment of others that is beneficial and mostly achievable for anyone, not just an ascetic. Jack Kornfield's narration of the text is calm and soothing, but I think a more upbeat narration would work well too. I can't judge the quality of the translation, but I'm looking forward to seeking out other translations of this relatively short work for comparison. ( ) sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
The Dhammapada is the most widely read Buddhist scripture in existence, enjoyed by both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism in India conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition. The text presents two distinct goals for leading a spiritual life: the first is attaining happiness in this life (or in future lives); the second goal is the achievement of spiritual liberation, freedom, absolute peace. Many of the key themes of the verses are presented in dichotomies or pairs, for example, grief and suffering versus joy; developing the mind instead of being negligent about one's mental attitude and conduct; virtuous action versus misconduct; and being truthful versus being deceitful. The purpose of these contrasts is, very simply, to describe the difference between what leads to desirable outcomes and what does not. For centuries, this text has been studied in its original Pali, the canonical language of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. This fresh new translation from Insight Mediation teacher and Pail translator Gil Fronsdal is both highly readable and scholarly authoritative. With extensive explanatory notes, this edition combines a rigorous attention to detail in bringing forth the original text with the translator's personal knowledge of the Buddhist path. It is the first truly accurate and highly readable translation of this text to be published in English. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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