02663cam a22003253u 4500 2017 UtSlPG 20260610133052.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BQ Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max), 1823-1900 Dhammapada, a Collection of Verses; Being One of the Canonical Books of the Buddhists Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Transcribed from: The Sacred Books of the East, Translated by Various Oriental Scholars, Edited by F. Max Muller, Volume X, Part I. (The introduction, notes and index have been omitted.) See also PG#12894 and cf.: Path of virtue; Khuddakanikaya; Suttapitaka; Tipitaka Release date is 1999-12-01 Produced by Tom Weiss, and David Widger "The Dhammapada, a Collection of Verses; Being One of the Canonical Books of the Buddhists" is a revered religious text attributed to the teachings of the Buddha, translated from Pali by F. Max Muller. It is a collection of verses that capture the essence of Buddhist philosophy and ethical living, likely composed in the early centuries after the Buddha's life, during the formative period of Buddhist scripture. The primary focus of the book is on the fundamental principles of right thought, action, and spiritual development towards achieving Nirvana. The Dhammapada is organized into various chapters that cover a wide range of themes related to human behavior, morality, and the path to enlightenment. Each chapter presents concise and impactful verses that expound on topics like the nature of the mind, the importance of self-control, the transient nature of life, and the cultivation of virtues such as compassion and wisdom. Through its teachings, the Dhammapada emphasizes the power of thought in shaping one’s actions and outcomes, advocating for a life of mindfulness, restraint, and earnest pursuit of truth as key elements for overcoming suffering and attaining inner peace. The wisdom contained within its verses serves as both spiritual guidance and philosophical reflection for practitioners and seekers on the Buddhist path. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Buddhism Theravada Buddhism -- Sacred texts https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2017 44124 44124