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  • The Dhammapada

  • Written by: Eknath Easwaran
  • Narrated by: Paul Bazely
  • Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (66 ratings)

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The Dhammapada

Written 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.

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This book is the map to the road of enlightenment

I have read this book, many times, in many periods of my life, where I felt the need to find my Centre, ground myself, and be reminded of the essence of life. This book is a great starting point for anyone who is interested in Buddhism, it can be opened at any chapterto be reminded of the simple things in life

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Great Performance

I really appreciated the exposition on Buddhism and Buddha’s life at the beginning of the book, and the narrator did a great job speaking as if the words were his own.

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pretty good

I enjoyed the reading, its very well put together and the voice actor was easy to listen too.

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The teachings of the Buddha

This book has helped me get through 15 years of depression and anxiety. I am forever free from the mindless suffering of this life.

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Not what I expected but still has valuable info

the intro portion is impeccable and provides great life advice and philosophy.

the verses I found childishly naive, simple and shallow.

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Essential Listening

Excellent elaborations on the text, the reader keeps you engaged in the material, and the messages held within are essential for humanity. Seek Nirvana, peace be with you all brothers and sisters.

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Love 💗 of a Buddhist ☸️ Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 ❣️

I truly have been a Sri Lankan Buddhist for over 40 years❣️ Sri Lanka 🇱🇰is a battle for thousands of years of battle between Sinhala Buddhists and Tamil Hindus…

I’ve truly being born in UK 🇬🇧 and immigrated to Canada 🇨🇦 I have always cried 😔 about Sri Lanka’s brutal civil war over 30 years. In many way we are saddened by the scars and unjust in not causing harm to both sides of inhuman war.

I am blessed 😇 by reading this version of Buddhism ☸️ is making me reading again my third time and the knowledge learns me thousands of years of wisdom and I understand more of KARMA and I join to all of us to attain Nibbana and become all Meitriya.

I am blessed 😇 to live the way of Yoga and meditation and my actions will assist me and lead me to a better way to live for all Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 and end these politicians and follow the Buddhist history of our great Theravada understanding in Pali and May we all live in Love 🥰 and Compassionately for both all members of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰❣️

To save our ills and we must revolt this lack of hatred and sadnesses and unite in the world 🌍 of all Brothers and Sisters and May we all start this 2023 New Year form a New Jerusalem in Canada 🇨🇦 where all races, all creeds, all counties and religions unite for goodnesses for all❣️

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