Dhammapada (Edición Bilingüe) / Dhammapada (Bilingual Edition)

El texto cumbre del canon budista y una obra de referencia milenaria en el mbito de la tica universal.

Traducci n de Carlos Manzano

Introducci n de Juan Mascar , que fue profesor en la Universidad de Cambridge

El Dhammapada, considerado como el texto cumbre del canon budista, consta de 423 versos en lengua pali, clasificados en veintis is cap tulos. Con una antig edad de cerca de dos mil trescientos a os, ocupa un lugar eminente en la vida de los practicantes del budismo y tambi n en el mbito de la tica universal, puesto que recomienda la vida pac fica y no violenta, y afirma que la enemistad no puede ser vencida con la aversi n, sino con la bondad.

La versi n de Juan Mascar , can nica desde hace d cadas y vertida aqu del ingl s al castellano por Carlos Manzano, se complementa con su valiosa introducci n, que nos acerca al que es considerado el texto fundacional del budismo. El magn fico texto castellano se presenta en esta edici n enfrentado al original pali, para gusto de expertos y profanos.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

The Dhammapada is a timeless guide, full of wisdom and teachings that have the power to bring joy, clarity, and peace to your life, whether you are young or old.

However, acchieving a meaningful life can be difficult. Many know friends or family who struggle to find peace or remain trapped in suffering. Yet, these teachings can guide us to lasting happiness. Sadly, many don't fully explore The Dhammapada's wisdom before starting their journey.

If you're reading this, it means YOU are different. You're seeking to live your life in alignment with these ancient teachings, but perhaps you lack the right guidance or understanding. This isn't your fault, nor is it an inevitable struggle. You simply need a proper guide.

Allow me to ask you a few questions:

• Do you want to bring mindfulness and awareness into your everyday life?
• Are you seeking to calm your mind and find inner peace?
• Do you know how to overcome cravings, anger, and negative emotions?
• Would you like to live a life full of meaning, wisdom, and happiness?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then continue reading.
I can guide you on this path because I've walked it myself. I've distilled the Dhammapada's insights into a faithful and accessible translation. You don't need to be an expert or monk to grasp these teachings. By following simple principles, you too can live a life of wisdom, peace, and joy.