{"product_id":"the-dhammapada-9780140449419","title":"The Dhammapada","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new translation by Valerie Roebuck of this seminal work of Buddhist literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best-known and best-loved works of Buddhist literature, \u003cem\u003eThe Dhammapada\u003c\/em\u003e forms part of the oldest surviving body of Buddhist writings and is traditionally regarded as the authentic teachings of the Buddha himself. These teachings were spoken by him during his lifetime and memorised and handed on by his followers after his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of simple verses gathered in themes such as 'awareness', 'fools' and 'old age', \u003cem\u003eThe Dhammapada\u003c\/em\u003e is accessible, instructional, and mind-clearing. It contains lessons in each verse to give ethical advice and to remind the listener of the transience of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46503970144492,"sku":"9780140449419","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27381963482237.jpg?v=1748638737","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-dhammapada-9780140449419","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}