The Still Point Dhammapada
Living the Buddha's Essential Teachings
On Sale: 08/24/2010
The Still Point Dhammapada
Living the Buddha's Essential Teachings
On Sale: 08/24/2010
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About the Book
The Dhammapada is much loved by Buddhist practitioners as a simple and straightforward rendition of some of Buddha's core teachings, and is read daily by thousands of people. While there are many translations available, few have an inclusive – and lyrical – sensibility. In studying various versions of this sacred text, Larkin noted many discrepancies and embarked upon an entirely original translation. Each instalment gets tested at the Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple in Detroit, a remarkable Zen centre in the heart of one of the roughest neighbourhoods in the country.
This small gift hardcover will have the appeal of the Thomas Byrom/Ram Dass edition, but will be made even more accessible with each chapter's introduction containing a powerful contemporary anecdote from the Still Point Temple community. This 'Downtown Dhammapada' will appeal not only to Buddhists, but to those who also appreciate beautifully rendered sacred texts as simply good reading.
Critical Praise
“...a gift that will keep on giving…[I] recommend it as an excellent companion for spiritual study and practice.” — -Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within and Awakening the Buddhist Heart and founder of the Dzogchen Meditation Center
“Larkin has most wonderfully added her own insight and deepening experience to a new rendering...of the Dhammapada.” — -Stephen Levine, author of Who Dies?
“This rendering ...is clean, contemporary, and, with the addition of her effective teaching stories, as real as it gets.” — Yoga Journal
“Check out Larkin’s Motor City Zen, and behind it all, you’ll see the wisdom of the Buddha.” — Spirituality and Health magazine
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Product Details
- ISBN: 9780062016812
- ISBN 10: 0062016814
- Imprint: HarperOne
- On Sale: 08/24/2010
- List Price:2.99 CAD
- BISAC1 : RELIGION / Buddhism / Rituals & Practice
- BISAC2 : PHILOSOPHY / Zen
- BISAC3 : RELIGION / Buddhism / Sacred Writings