The Dhammapada (Modern Edition‪)‬

For more than two millennia, these 423 verses have guided seekers toward a life of wisdom, compassion, and inner peace. The Dhammapada—literally “the path of truth”—collects the Buddha’s most direct, memorable utterances on the nature of the mind, the power of choice, and the way to lasting happiness. This Modern Wisdom Library edition renders the ancient Pali into clear, flowing English that preserves the poetry and precision of the original, making it immediately accessible for today’s reader. Each chapter addresses a timeless theme: vigilance, anger, desire, old age, the awakened person, and more. Whether you are new to Buddhist thought or returning to a favorite text, these verses invite reflection and application in daily life. The book includes a brief introduction, a glossary of key terms, a selection of memorable passages, and a note on the author and the work. Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.