Dhammapada:
A Translation

by

Thanissaro Bhikkhu
(Geoffrey DeGraff)


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Copyright © 1997 Thanissaro Bhikkhu

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Revised: Sat 7 November 1998

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  • Preface
  • Introduction

  • Dhammapada:
    I. Pairs
    II. Heedfulness
    III. The Mind
    IV. Blossoms
    V. Fools
    VI. The Wise
    VII. Arahants
    VIII. Thousands
    IX. Evil
    X. The Rod
    XI. Aging
    XII. Self
    XIII. Worlds
    XIV. Awakened
    XV. Happy
    XVI. Dear Ones
    XVII. Anger
    XVIII. Impurities
    XIX. The Judge
    XX. The Path
    XXI. Miscellany
    XXII. Hell
    XXIII. Elephants
    XXIV. Craving
    XXV. Monks
    XXVI. Brahmins
  • Historical Notes
  • End Notes
  • Glossary
  • Abbreviations
  • Bibliography
    Revised: Sat 7 November 1998