Stephen batchelor, author of buddhism without beliefs and living with the. Stephen batchelor, author of buddhism without beliefs and living. The dhammapada is the most widely read buddhist scripture in existence, enjoyed by both buddhists and nonbuddhists. Look inside this book at amazon translated by gil fronsdal to your wish list. Each talk illuminates aspects of the buddhas teachings. Little black classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of penguin classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gil fronsdal has practiced zen and insight meditation since 1975 and has a phd in buddhist studies from stanford university. Order a free english or spanish paperback in the u. Gil fronsdal mindfulness meditations mindfulness exercises. Gil fronsdal s most popular book is the dhammapada. The dhammapada audio dharma by gil fronsdal metta refuge. A new translation of the buddhist classic with annotations gil fronsdal isbn. The dhammapada shambhala publications books, audio.
One of the things that kills buddhist spiritual life is excessive seriousness. This is the extended and annotated edition including an extensive annotation of more than 10. The sayings of the buddha, which is translated by thomas byrom with a foreword by ram dass and the second is the dhammapada. Dhammapada, and especially at the end, where the verses express astonishment at the amazing and paradoxical qualities of a person who has followed the path of heedfulness to its end, becoming pathless 9293. The purpose is the same that the buddha had for his teachings, to guide us toward the end of suffering and the attainment of freedom. Gil has practiced zen and vipassana since 1975 and has a ph. Gil fronsdal is the coteacher at the insight meditation center in redwood city, california and the insight retreat center in santa cruz, california. Fronsdal, gil and a great selection of related books, art. At last a translation of the dhammapada that combines academic precision in the translation of pali terms, literary sensitivity to phrasing and meter, and a heartfelt commitment to buddhist practice. A new translation of the buddhist classic with annotations by fronsdal, gil trn. Having been taught by the vipassana practitioner jack kornfield, fronsdal is part of the. A new translation of the buddhist classic with annotations paperback december 5, 2006. Teachings of the buddha shambhala library 9781590306062. Gil fronsdal s version of this classic text will set a new standard for scholars and practitioners alike.
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Gil fronsdal is a norwegianborn, american buddhist teacher, writer and scholar based in redwood city, california. Gil fronsdal has 17 books on goodreads with 31506 ratings. He has been practicing buddhism of the soto zen and vipassana sects since 1975, and is currently teaching the practice of buddhism in the san francisco bay area. A new translation of the buddhist classic with annotations by gil fronsdal isbn. The text presents two distinct goals for leading a spiritual life. This accessible translation combines gil fronsdals personal knowledge of the buddhist path with his rigorous attention to detail in bringing. Gil fronsdal has 17 books on goodreads with 31479 ratings. Stephen batchelor, author of buddhism without beliefs and living with the devil. Gil fronsdal s translation with commentary of one of the earliest of the surviving buddhist texts, the atthakavagga or books of eights, reveals the teachings to be remarkably simple and free of religious trappings.
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