{"title":"Pankaj Mishra","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"um-fim-para-o-sofrimento-o-buda-no-mundo","title":"An End to Suffering: The Buddha in the World","description":"In 1992, Pankaj Mishra, a young Indian man with no resources and an uncertain future, decided to leave Delhi, where he had just finished university, and move to Mashobra, a small village in the Himalayas. He sought the silence and seclusion of the mountains to fulfill a long-held and disturbing ambition, perhaps capable of fulfilling his yearning for fame, travel, and adventure: to become a writer. From there, he began long journeys through the interior of this region, visiting areas dominated by Buddhism. Initially devoid of any interest in philosophy or spirituality, Mishra becomes fascinated by the figure of Buddha and delves deeper into his quest to understand his relevance in a world marked by class oppression and religious violence, and where poverty and terrorism cast a constant shadow. More than a decade and two books later (a novel and a travelogue), he brings together his research, accounts, and analyses in the original and thought-provoking *An End to Suffering*, a blend of autobiography, history, travelogue, and philosophical and ethical essay on Buddhism and its influence on history. Through a rich and engaging narrative, the author describes the landscapes, buildings, inhabitants, and customs of this region, so unique for its terrain, culture, and philosophy, recounting his discoveries regarding the fascinating figure of Buddha and a previously unknown understanding and worldview. He skillfully combines diverse elements, such as the biography and teachings of Buddha; the opinions of Nietzsche and Jorge Luis Borges on Buddhism and its founder; the influence of Buddhist ideas on societies and governments; and the author's own stories and personal experiences. Seemingly distinct aspects thus become intriguingly complementary, encompassing themes of ancient and modern history, politics, religion, philosophy, and literary criticism. Like road movies, where the journey transforms the characters who undertake it, if not also those who share some stretch of the journey with them, An End to Suffering takes us on a journey, alongside Pankaj Mishra, through his experiences and reflections. \"Dispassionate and engaging, complicated and simple, erudite and profoundly human, a book in the best Buddhist tradition.\" - The New York Times \"A journey of self-discovery.\" - The New Yorker","brand":"Totvsrj-record-dc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47175653982460,"sku":"9788501081094","price":79.9,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9197\/5420\/files\/545ba4aaa0217b3c3230019e14e0708a.jpg?v=1778327240"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.record.com.br\/en\/collections\/pankaj-mishra.oembed","provider":"Editora Record","version":"1.0","type":"link"}