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Trembling and quivering is the mind,Difficult to guard and hard to restrain.The person of wisdom sets it straight,As a fletcher does an arrow.The Dhammapada introduced the actual utterances of the Buddha nearly twenty-five hundred years ago, when the master teacher emerged from his long silence to illuminate for his followers the substance of humankind’s deepest and most abiding concerns. The nature of the self, the value of relationships, the importance of moment-to-moment awareness, the destructiveness of anger, the suffering that attends attachment, the ambiguity of the earth’s beauty, the inevitability of aging, the certainty of death–these dilemmas preoccupy us today as they did centuries ago. No other spiritual texts speak about them more clearly and profoundly than does the Dhammapada.In this elegant new translation, Sanskrit scholar Glenn Wallis has exclusively referred to and quoted from the canonical suttas–the presumed earliest discourses of the Buddha–to bring us the heartwood of Buddhism, words as compelling today as when the Buddha first spoke them. On violence: All tremble before violence./ All fear death./ Having done the same yourself,/ you should neither harm nor kill. On ignorance: An uninstructed person/ ages like an ox,/ his bulk increases,/ his insight does not. On skillfulness: A person is not skilled/ just because he talks a lot./ Peaceful, friendly, secure–/ that one is called “skilled.”In 423 verses gathered by subject into chapters, the editor offers us a distillation of core Buddhist teachings that constitutes a prescription for enlightened living, even in the twenty-first century. He also includes a brilliantly informative guide to the verses–a chapter-by-chapter explication that greatly enhances our understanding of them. The text, at every turn, points to practical applications that lead to freedom from fear and suffering, toward the human state of spiritual virtuosity known as awakening.Glenn Wallis’s translation is an inspired successor to earlier versions of the suttas. Even those readers who are well acquainted with the Dhammapada will be enriched by this fresh encounter with a classic textFrom the Hardcover edition.

Written in a prose of almost biblical simplicity and beauty, Siddhartha is the story of a soul’s long quest for the answer to the enigma of man’s role on earth. As a youth, the young Indian Siddhartha meets the Buddha but isn’t content with the disciple’s role. He must work out his own destiny—a torturous road on which he experiences a love affair with the beautiful courtesan Kamala, the temptation of success and riches, the heartache of struggling with his own son, and finally, renunciation and self-knowledge.The name “Siddhartha” is often given to the Buddha himself—perhaps a clue to Hesse’s aims contrasting the traditional legendary figure with his own conception.This new edition of the classic Siddhartha includes The Dhammapada (“Path of Virtue”), the 423 verses attributed to the Buddha himself, which forms the essence of the ethics of Buddhist philosophy.

In Basic Teachings of the Buddha, Glenn Wallis selects sixteen essential dialogues drawn from more than five thousand Pali-dialect suttas of the Buddhist canon. The result is a vibrant introductory guide to studying Buddhist thought, applying its principles to everyday life, and gaining a deeper understanding of Buddhist themes in modern literature. Focusing on the most crucial topics for today’s readers, Wallis presents writings that address modern psychological, religious, ethical, and philosophical concerns. This practical, inspiring, and engaging volume provides an overview of the history of Buddhism and an illuminating analysis of the core writings that personalizes the suttas for each reader. “Glenn Wallis brings wisdom and compassion to this work of scholarship. Everyone should read this book.”–Christopher Queen, Harvard University“A valuable sourcebook with a good selection of the fundamental suttas enhanced by an eloquent introduction and comprehensive notes–altogether a very useful text.” –Peter Matthiessen (Roshi), author of The Snow Leopard and Nine-Headed Dragon River“Glenn Wallis’s new and accessible translations of some of the Buddha’s lectures to his original students, along with Wallis’s elegant guide to the texts, gives twenty-first-century readers in the modern West a fresh chance to learn from this teacher.”–Charles Hallisey, University of Wisconsin-MadisonFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

Step onto the path of virtue with "e;The Dhammapada: Path to Virtue"e; by Buddha. This revered text, composed of concise and powerful verses, encapsulates the essence of Buddhist wisdom, guiding readers toward ethical living, mental clarity, and spiritual enlightenment. Each verse serves as a beacon, illuminating the way to overcoming suffering, cultivating compassion, and attaining inner peace. Ideal for practitioners and seekers alike, this timeless classic offers profound insights into living a life of virtue and mindfulness.

Le bouddhisme est à la fois une philosophie, une spiritualité et une religion, apparue en Inde au Ve siècle av. J.-C. Il compterait aujourd''hui environ 400 millions d''adeptes, dont quelques centaines de milliers en France. Le bouddhisme présente un ensemble de pratiques méditatives et philosophiques abordées dans la perspective de la libération de l''insatisfaction, du plein épanouissement du potentiel humain. Le titre de Bouddha désigne une personne ayant, notamment de par sa sagesse, réalisé l''éveil, c''est-à-dire atteint le nirvana. Des nombreux bouddhas, le plus connu demeure le fondateur du bouddhisme, Siddhartha Gautama (V ième siècle avant JC), archétype du " Bouddha pur et parfait ". Aucun texte n''a été écrit de son vivant, les sermons de Bouddha sont des compilations de textes postérieurs.

Gautama Buddha is also known as Siddharta Gautama, or simply the Buddha, which means 'Awakened' or 'Enlightened'. Born a prince, he chose a path of ascetism only to realize that it was as profound an illusion as self-indulgence. He achieved Enlightenment after 49 days of meditation; his awakening led him to discover the cause of suffering and the ways to eliminate it. These discoveries founded Buddhism, and his Four Noble Truths still form the heart of its teachings. We have selected for you 100 of Buddha's most influential quotes, to lead you towards a more awakened life, free from suffering and deeply conscious.

La pensée de Confucius est si forte qu''elle domina la vie intellectuelle de la Chine ancienne pendant des siècles, allant jusqu''à constituer une véritable religion, le confucianisme. Lao-tsu (Laozi, Lao-tzu, ou Lao Tseu) est l''auteur du Tao Te Ching (Livre de la Voie et de la Vertu), et fut le père fondateur du taoïsme. C''est à lui qu''on doit le sens des équilibres yin et yang, le principe du non-agir, et l''idée du Tao, à l''origine de toutes choses. Siddharta Gautama était né prince ; dégoûté des illusions matérielles, il parcourut un temps le chemin de l''ascétisme, avant de se rendre compte que la négation du corps n''était qu''une autre des illusions de la conscience. C''est alors qu''il atteint l''éveil, ce qui lui valut son surnom de Bouddha, "l''Eveillé" ; il devait ensuite mettre sa sagesse en enseignements. Ensemble, ce sont les trois figures fondamentales de la pensée chinoise, terre de sagesse et d''éveil ; leurs enseignements ont été rassemblés sous forme de citations, cent par auteur, pour se les approprier avec efficacité sur le chemin du développement personnel.

Plongez au coeur de la pensée zen et intégrez la sagesse orientale avec 100 citations des plus grands auteurs et courants de pensée. Proverbes et koans, grands enseignements de Bouddha, Taisen Deshimaru, Shunryu Suzuki, Lin Tsi, Thich Nhat Hanh et bien d''autres accompagnent dans la quête de sens et dans la réalisation de soi. D''une citation peut venir l''éveil, chacune d''entre elles touche et déclenche une réflexion transformatrice.

Les trois sages asiatiques : Confucius, Lao Tseu, Bouddha