The Dhammapada by Valerie J Roebuck
Presenting a collection of simple verses gathered in themes such as 'awareness', 'fools' and 'old age', this title features lessons in each verse to give ethical advice and to remind the listener of the transience of life.
Valerie Roebuck was born in Hertfordshire in 1950. She studied at the University of Cambridge, where she was awarded a BA (Hons) in Oriental Studies, specializing in Sanskrit and other Indian languages, and a Ph.D. for a thesis on South Indian Bronzes. A freelance scholar and lecturer, she is an Honorary Research Fellow of the University of Manchester. Dr Roebuck has a broad interest in Indian language, culture and religion. She is a Buddhist, practising and teaching meditation in the Samatha tradition and is involved in interfaith work in Manchester. Her previous publications include The Circle of Stars: An Introduction to Indian Astrology, and she has translated The Upanishads for Penguin Classics.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780140449419 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140449418 |
| Title | The Dhammapada |
| Author | Valerie J Roebuck |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-08-26 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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