Still Point Dhammapada Living the Buddha's Essential Teachings

Name: Still Point Dhammapada Living the Buddha's Essential Teachings
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ISBN: 9780060513702

ISBN-10: 0060513705

ISBN-13: 9780060513702

Edition: 2003

Authors: Geri Larkin

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The Dhammapada holds a special place in the hearts of those following the Buddhist path and is read and recited daily in temples and homes across the world. A collection of verses that the Buddha is said to have spoken on more than three hundred occasions, it is believed to be the most representative collection of his teachings. Over the millennia, the Dhammapada has been translated numerous times, in various languages. But Geri Larkin wanted to find a rendition that rang true to an inner-city sangha. And so, she decided to embark on creating a contemporary rendition to be used at The Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple -- a new temple in the heart of Detroit. Staying true to its purpose,…

Book details

List price: $21.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 3/25/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.87" tall
Weight: 0.902
Language: English



Thank-yous


Introduction



The Twin Verses


"Are You Nuts?"



Heedfulness


Shine One Corner



The Mind


Boot Camp for Buddhists



Flowers


Buddhas Blooming



The Fool


Crazy Wisdom



The Wise


Being Upright



The Worthy


A Cat Named Ferlinghetti



The Thousands


Eating the Blame, 1



Evil


Only Do Good



Cruelty


Becoming Goodness



Old Age


Staying Upright



Self


Collages



The World


Regarding Just This



Buddha


Mr. Kung Buddha



Happiness


"Letting Go" Practice



Transient Pleasures


Mojo



Anger


Eating the Blame, 2



Impurity


A Rose Is a Rose



The Just


Dharma Olympics



The Path


Happy Birthday, Buddhas



Miscellaneous


Mudslinging in Dharmaland



Realms of Woe


Four Kinds of Misfortune



The Elephant


Jack the Duck and the Bodhisattva of Compassion



Craving


The Middle Way



The Monk


Lovingkindness



The Noble One


The Next Buddha?