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100 1 _aMüller, F. Max
_q(Friedrich Max),
_d1823-1900
245 1 0 _aDhammapada, a Collection of Verses; Being One of the Canonical Books of the Buddhists
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aTranscribed 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
500 _aRelease date is 1999-12-01
508 _aProduced by Tom Weiss, and David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBuddhism
653 _aTheravada Buddhism -- Sacred texts
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2017
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