{"product_id":"9781594733369","title":"Dhammapada: Annotated \u0026 Explained","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient words of the Buddha (\"awakened one\") that can become a companion for your own spiritual journey.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dhammapada \u003c\/i\u003e(\"Path of the Buddha's Teachings\") is a                 daily inspiration for millions of Buddhists all over the world                 and for people of all spiritual traditions who have been                 impressed by its beauty and power. These words—believed                 to have been spoken by the Buddha himself over 2,500 years                 ago—contain most of Buddhism's central teachings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally composed in the ancient                 language of Pali, this timeless text concisely and                 inspirationally portrays the route a person travels as he or                 she advances toward enlightenment. With poetic sequence and                 rhythm, the \u003ci\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/i\u003edescribes the fundamental role of mental                 conditioning in making us who we are. It paints contrasting                 portraits of three levels of our human existence—the                 fool, the wise one, and the enlightened one—and addresses                 specific aspects of experience, conduct, and belief that                 characterize our transformation from one of these modes of                 being to another. \u003c\/p\u003e                \u003cp\u003eNow you can experience the \u003ci\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/i\u003e with                 understanding even if you have no previous knowledge of                 Buddhism. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful                 yet unobtrusive commentary that explains references and                 philosophical terms, shares the inspiring interpretations of                 famous spiritual teachers, and gives you deeper insight into                 the text. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turner Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47163863367920,"sku":"9781594733369","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781594733369_p0.jpg?v=1763810596","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781594733369","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}