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Original Title:	धर्मपद [Dhammapada]
ISBN:	0938077872 (ISBN13: 9780938077879)
Edition Language:	English

The Dhammapada Paperback | Pages: 114 pages

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The Dhammapada (Pāli; Prakrit: धम्मपद Dhammapada; Sanskrit: धर्मपद Dharmapada) is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best known Buddhist scriptures. The original version of the Dhammapada is in the Khuddaka Nikaya, a division of the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism. The Buddhist scholar and commentator Buddhaghosa explains that each saying recorded in the collection was made on a different occasion in response to a unique situation that had arisen in the life of the Buddha and his monastic community. His commentary, the Dhammapada Atthakatha, presents the details of these events and is a rich source of legend for the life and times of the Buddha.

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Title	:	The Dhammapada
Author	:	Anonymous
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 114 pages
Published	:	August 1st 1995 by Parallax Press (first published January 30th -400)
Categories	:	Religion. Buddhism. Philosophy

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This really is the ultimate guide to optimism, positive thinking and, in a sense, idealistic happiness. Some of the ideas in here speak with clarity and wisdom, the logic behind them is clear and strong; however, I know that practising them is not an easy thing. I tried some of them for a time, a few were easy. Simple things like forgiveness and proactive thinking arent too complex or difficult to put into practice, but others require a great deal of willpower and perhaps a deep understanding of

Brilliant. The Buddha is the closest figure I've had as a role model in my life and this elegantly translated compendium of his teachings rings very true to his word. Excellent work.

This wonderful collection of versified sayings from the Pali record of Buddha's teaching is traditionally held to be close to the actual words of the historical teacher. Whether this is so or not, it is a beautiful, profound collection that is worth lingering over and contemplating. Juan Mascaró has done a superb job of rendering it into English that is vibrant and lyrical. Take for example the opening few verses: What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts

The one who has conquered himself is a far greater hero than he who has defeated a thousand times a thousand men. The Dhammapada is a collection of sayings by Gautam Buddha and one of the most popular Buddhist scriptures. The sayings are, obviously, easier said than done. But even following just a fraction of them can bring a drastic change in one's life and perspective.



Fascinating how much of our understanding of what it means to be a good person in Western society stems from concepts deeply incorporated into Buddhism beliefs. The Dhammapada is a collection of aphorisms illustrating the Buddhist moral system. These aphorisms are considered Buddha's own teachings and they deal with endurance, self-control and perfect joy. Despite having been worded hundreds of years ago, most of them are extremely contemporary. "What we are today comes from our thought of

Just reread this. Little and big gems of wisdom throughout.