“Excitement and depression, fortune and misfortune, pleasure and pain are storms in a tiny private, shell-bound realm - which we take to be the whole of existence. Yet we can break out of this shell and enter a new world.”
Quote by Eknath Easwaran
Work
The Dhammapada: (Classics of Indian Spirituality)
This book is a compilation of verses from the Pali Canon, a foundational text in Theravada Buddhism. It provides teachings on ethics, meditation, and the nature of reality, aiming to lead practitioners toward liberation from suffering. more
Author
Eknath Easwaran
Eknath Easwaran was an Indian-American author known for his profound understanding of Eastern philosophy and spiritual life. His works blend the teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity, aiming to help readers achieve spiritual growth in their daily lives. Easwaran's works include 'The Power of Silence' and 'The Art of Living', which have a wide readership around the world. more
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