{"product_id":"the-essence-of-buddhism","title":"The Essence of Buddhism (rare books) by Jo Durden Smith","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book serves as an anthology of selected teachings and quotes that encapsulate the essence of Buddhist beliefs and philosophies.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIt emphasizes themes of compassion, kindness, and selflessness, reflecting the moral values central to Buddhism.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough excerpts from sacred Buddhist texts, the book showcases the teachings of Gautama Buddha and the core principles of Buddhism, urging readers to cultivate an altruistic mindset and a compassionate lifestyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1067\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1067\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eErnest M. Bowden\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAn early 20th-century writer known for his works on philosophy and religion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1171\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1171\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eSir Edwin Arnold\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA British poet and journalist, Arnold is best known for his epic poem \u003cem data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eThe Light of Asia\u003c\/em\u003e, which introduced many Western readers to the life and teachings of the Buddha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44272910958849,"sku":"2T4PFFJ0H-Used","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/TheEssenceofBuddhism.jpg?v=1669716958","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-essence-of-buddhism","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}