The Dhammapada

This book is a classic Buddhist text and introduced and translated by the author is based on the oldest, best known version in Pali. This book is a collection of vivid, practical verses, gathered probably from direct disciples who wanted to preserve what they had heard from the Buddha himself in the oral tradition of the sixth century before Christ. The authors introduction to the Dhammapada gives an overview of the teaching of the Buddha 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.