Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Online Versions of the Dhammapada

Here are the Dhammapada-related resources that I've collected so far:
From Wikipedia, I've collected the following excellent links:Also, see:
And finally, though this is not online, my favorite actual book translation is the following slim volume, which will fit in your pocket, you know:

6 comments:

singh udai said...

After my prolonged spiritual seek and research, I have come to know that there is no lesson on spirituality like DHAMMAPADA. There is no one in the world who can comment adversely. The truth of life has been shown in a unique way. This Holy Book is for all human being. Now, I am trying to live my life as per this spiritual order.

singh udai said...

Hi, Truly no comment can be made on the Dhammapada as whatsoever written therein is the universal truth. After wandering and spending stupid life I got blessings of the Existence to find a path to walk peacefully.

Mary and Joe Rankin said...

I have often said that, no matter what translation you read, The Dhammapada is, absolutely no doubt, the most succinct, truthful, accessible work on how to live an honest, spiritual, compassionate life that was ever written. There is no ambiguity here. Straightforward, no nonsense talk about how to live in a way that benefits oneself and other sentient beings. I especially like the Twin Verses and Mindfulness. (And, a good "version" of it is The Still Point Dhammapada by P'arang Geri Larkin, with that dharma teacher's stories accompanying each section.)

Metta,
Joe

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lgstarn said...

Hi, sorry I'm having some trouble with the comment system. Thank you for this site and all the translations! Best wishes! :-)