Verses from the Dhammapada

Author: Kadambari Kaul
Publisher: Indialog Publications
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 238
ISBN/UPC (if available): 818443006X

Description

The “Dhammapada” contains a number of self-explanatory verses written in a style that would appeal to the lay as well as the informed reader.

These verses deal primarily with the universal subject of “human suffering”, showing us the path to the cessation of suffering and the attainment of the abiding bliss of Nirvana, in this world itself.

The verses are accompanied by a commentary and an introductory essay which apart from tracing the history of the Dhammapada, also gives us a fascinating account of the life and times of Lord Buddha, throwing light on various aspects of his philosophy.

Review:
Praise for Dhammapada

The Dhammapada contains a number of verses that deal primarily with the universal subject of human suffering, showing the path to cessation of suffering and attainment of Nirvana. The style of writing is such that would appeal to the lay as well as informed reader. A commentary and an introductory essay give an account of the life and times of Lord Buddha.
— The Statesman, 1st April 2007

Contents

DHAMMAPADA - AN INTRODUCTION

DHAMMAPADA

The Pairs
Earnestness
The Mind
Flowers
The Fool
The wise Man
The Arhat
The thousands
\evil
Punishment
Old Age
The Self
The World
The Buddha
Happiness
Pleasure
Anger
Impurity
The Person Established in the Dhamma
The Eightfold Path
Varied Verses
The Downward Course
The Elephant
Thirst
The Bhikku
The Brahmin


COMMENTARY