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100 1 _aWoodward, F. L.
_q(Frank Lee),
_d1871?-1952
245 1 4 _aThe Buddha's Path of Virtue: A Translation of the Dhammapada
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-02-06
508 _aProduced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe
520 _a"The Buddha's Path of Virtue: A Translation of the Dhammapada" by F. L. Woodward is a spiritual and philosophical text written in the early 20th century. This work presents a translation of the Dhammapada, which is one of the most revered scriptures in Theravada Buddhism, containing teachings attributed to the Buddha himself. The text is organized into verses that offer profound insights into ethics, self-control, and the philosophical underpinnings of Buddhism, making it an essential guide for both novices and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of Buddhist principles. At the start of the book, we encounter a sequence of verses emphasizing the foundational importance of the mind in shaping one's experiences and actions. It illustrates the contrasting outcomes of actions performed with pure versus impure intentions, signaling the broader theme of personal responsibility and the pursuit of virtue. The initial chapters focus on key ideas such as heedfulness, the nature of suffering, and the path to happiness, urging individuals to cultivate mindfulness and self-control. Through vivid metaphors and poignant reflections, the opening portion sets the stage for a meaningful exploration of the Buddha's teachings on achieving enlightenment and overcoming the trials of worldly existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBuddhism
653 _aBuddhism -- Sacred books
653 _aVirtues (Buddhism)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35185
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