The Essence of Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran is a perfect guide for those seeking spiritual growth and enlightenment. The book offers a unique and inspiring interpretation of Buddhist teachings, highlighting the concept of Right Understanding, which is the key to leading a fulfilling and peaceful life. With practical advice from an experienced teacher, this book is ideal for anyone seeking to follow the spiritual path and answer the Buddha's call to nirvana. Users have described it as a transformative and insightful read, providing a deeper understanding of life's biggest questions and offering a clear roadmap to enlightenment.

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In this companion to his best-selling translation of  The Dhammapada , Eknath Easwaran explains how  The Dhammapada  is a perfect map for the spiritual journey.Said to be the text closest to the Buddha’s actual words,  The Dhammapada  is a collection of short teachings that his disciples memorized during his lifetime. Easwaran presents  The Dhammapada  as a guide to spiritual perseverance, progress, and ultimately enlightenment — a heroic confrontation with life as it really is, with straight answers to our deepest questions. We witness the heartbreak of death, for instance — what does that mean for us? What is love? How does karma work? How do we follow the spiritual life in the midst of work and family? Does nirvana really exist, and if so, what is it like to be illumined?In his interpretation of Buddhist themes, illustrated with stories from the Buddha’s life, Easwaran offers a view of the concept of Right Understanding that is both exhilarating and instructive. He shares his experiences on the spiritual path, giving the advice that only an experienced teacher and practitioner can offer, and urges us to answer for ourselves the Buddha’s call to nirvana — that mysterious, enduring state of wisdom, joy, and peace.

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