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The Dhammapada (Easwaran's Classics of Indian Spirituality Book 3)

Eknath Easwaran

Easwaran’s best-selling translation of this classic Buddhist text Dhammapada means "the path of dharma," the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. The Dhammapada is a collection of verses, gathered probably from direct disciples who wanted to preserve w...

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On Being with Krista Tippett

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On Being with Krista Tippett

A chapter from the speaker's version of the Dhammapada was read, focusing on emptying the mind, finding peace, and contemplating the return of beings to their source. The passage emphasized that realizing one's origin leads to tolerance, amusement, and readiness for death.

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Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings. But contemplate their return. Each separate being in the universe. Returns to the common source. Returning to...

— Episode: [Unedited] Stephen Mitchell with Krista...

Episode: [Unedited] Stephen Mitchell with Krista Tippett

A chapter from the speaker's version of the Dhammapada was read, focusing on emptying the mind, finding peace, and contemplating the return of beings to their source. The passage emphasized that realizing one's origin leads to tolerance, amusement, and readiness for death.

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Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings. But contemplate their return. Each separate being in the universe. Returns to the common source. Returning to the source. Is serenity.

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