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    Endless Path:
    Endless Path:
    Awakening Within the Buddhist Imagination: Jatka Tales, Zen Practice, and Daily Life
    WINNER, 2011 Storytelling World Resource Award - Best Storytelling Collection. The jataka tales - stories of the Buddha's past lives (in both human and animal form) - were first said to have been told by the Buddha himself 2,500 years ago. Five hundred and fifty jataka tales comprise part of the oldest Buddhist text, the Pali Canon. From this wealth of folklore, award - winning author and storyteller Rafe Martin has chosen ten tales that illustrate the ideals of the Buddhist paramitas, or ''perfections'' of character: giving, morality, forbearance, vitality, focused meditation, wisdom, compassionate skillful means, resolve, strength, and knowledge. Artist and designer Richard Wehrman helps bring the spirit of these stories alive with rich illustrations that open each chapter. Endless Path presents these ancient stories, usually reduced to children's tales in the West, for adults, reconnecting modern seekers with the more imaginative roots of Buddhism. The jatakas help readers see their own lives, their failures and renewed efforts, in the same light as the challenges the Buddha faced - not as obstacles but as opportunities for developing character and self - understanding. Endless Path demonstrates the relevance of these tales to Buddhist lay practitioners today, as well as to those more broadly interested in Buddhist teaching and the ancient art of storytelling.
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    Book Author
    Rafe Martin
    Genre Buddhism , Mind Body Spirit , Philosophy , Religion & Beliefs
    Binding
    PERFECT BINDING (PAPERBACK)
    Format
    Large Print 16 Pt Edition (Standard Large Print)
    ISBN
    9781459630697
    Publisher
    North Atlantic Books
    Age Range
    General
    Approximate delivery

    UP TO 30 DAYS (?)

    Publication Date
    19-Oct-2011

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