The Dhammapada
Dhammapada means "the path of dharma," the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. Easwaran's translation of this classic Buddhist text is based on the oldest, best-known version in Pali. Easwaran's introduction to the Dhammapada gives an overview of the Buddha's teachings that is reliable, penetrating, and clear - accessible for readers new to Buddhism, but also with fresh insights and practical applications for readers familiar with this text....
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Dhammapada means “the path of dharma,” the path of truth, harmony, and righteousness. Eknath Easwaran’s translation of this essential Buddhist text, based on the oldest version, consists of 423 short verses gathered by the Buddha’s direct disciples after his death and organized by theme: anger, thought, joy, pleasure, and others. The Buddha’s timeless teachings take the form of vivid metaphors from everyday life and are well served by Easwaran’s lucid translation. An authoritative introduction and chapter notes offer helpful context for modern readers.
Foreword 7Introduction 13Twin Verses 101Vigilance 109Mind 111Flowers 117The Immature 119The Wise 126The Saint 129Thousands 135Evil 137Punishment 143Age 147Self 153The World 159The Awakened One 163Joy 173Pleasure 179Anger 185Impurity 191Established in Dharma 197The Path 203Varied Verses 209The Downward Course 215The Elephant 221Thirst 227The Bhikshu 239The Brahmin 247Glossary 255Notes 259Index 271
