Dhammapada
by Thomas Byrom
Book Description: The Dhammapada is one of the most popular
and accessible books of Buddhist scripture. Undoubtedly one of the greatest
teachers in history, the Buddha has had an immeasurable influence on the
human race. He taught that our suffering stems from desire and that the
only way to remove desire is to purify the heart. Dhamma means law, discipline,
justice, virtue, truth -- that which holds things together. Pada means
way, path, step, foot. So, The Dhammapada is the path of virtue, or the
way of truth. Thomas Byrom's lyrical and aphoristic rendering of the Buddha's
teaching reveals its practical and timeless simplicity.
Bell Tower's Sacred Teachings series offers essential spiritual classics
from all traditions. May each book become a trusted companion on the way
of truth, encouraging readers to study the wisdom of
the ages and put it into practice each day.
Paperback from Shambhala
1993 |