The Dhammapada

The Dhammapada verses are said to be the words of Buddha Sakyamuni, the great sage known as The Buddha. These words are teachings that give you guidance on your path, to and of, truth and freedom.
It has been said that these words are the full intention of what the Buddha taught summed up into simple, concise verses.
There are 26 chapters comprised of 423 verses. This work is a part of the Sutta Pitaka. The Sutta Pitaka is the second division or basket of the Tipitaka.
There are many translations of the Dhammapada. This version is that of F. Max Muller, a religious historian. It was first published in 1870. This version has a Christian scripture 'feel' to it because that was the way Buddhist texts were translated back then.
Later translations have evolved tremendously. Still, it doesn't take much insight to understand the worth of these verses, no matter the translation.
Dhamma and Pada are two Pali words, Dhamma, and Pada. Pada refers to path (in this case), and Dhamma or Dharma means teaching. Dhamma/Dharma can also mean universal truth, virtue, etc. It depends on the context.
Now, The Dhammapada can be translated to english in several different ways. All of which give you a good idea as to the intention: The Path of the Dhamma/Dharma, Sayings of the Dhamma/Dharma, Teachings of the Dhamma/Dharma.
The idea and intention is clear. This work of verses gives the reader a good source of reference and understanding into the Buddha's teachings. Please enjoy!

Chapter 1: The Twin Verses

Chapter 2: On Earnestness

Chapter 3: Thought

Chapter 4: Flowers

Chapter 5: The Fool

Chapter 6: The Wise Man (Pandita)

Chapter 7: The Venerable Arahant

Chapter 8: The Thousands

Chapter 9: Evil

Chapter 10: Punishment

Chapter 11: Old Age

Chapter 12: Self

Chapter 13: The World

Chapter 14: The Buddha (The Awakened)

Chapter 15: Happiness

Chapter 16: Pleasure

Chapter 17: Anger

Chapter 18: Impurity

Chapter 19: The Just

Chapter 20: The Way

Chapter 21: Miscellaneous

Chapter 22: The Downward Course

Chapter 23: The Elephant

Chapter 24: Thirst

Chapter 25: The Bhikshu (Mendicant)

Chapter 26 The Brahmana (Arhat)

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