Dhammapada (translated from the Pali)

by F. Max Müller | 1881 | 38,599 words

Summary: The English translation of the Dhammapada—a central text in the Pali Buddhist canon, specifically part of the Sutta-pitaka. The Dhammapada comprises a collection of "law verses" that encapsulate the teachings of the Buddha, focusing on ethical conduct and mental cultivation. The text emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, mindfulness, and the pursuit of wisdom to achieve enlightenment.

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Contents of this online book ( + / - )

The full text of the Dhammapada (translated from the Pali) in English is available here and publically accesible (free to read online). Of course, I would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. You can see all this book’s content by visiting the pages in the below index:

+ Introduction

. 1. The Dhammapada, a canonical book

. 2. Date of the Dhammapada

. 3. Buddhaghosa’s age

. 4. Date of the Buddhist Canon

. 5. Chronology

. 6. Buddhist Patriarchs

. 7. The title of Dhammapada

. 8. Translation

. 9. Spelling of Buddhist terms

Chapter I - The Twin-Verses

Chapter II - On Earnestness