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The Dhammapada
Anonymous
Four hundred and twenty-three verses on craving, anger, mindfulness and the mind as the forerunner of all things, arranged by theme. Among the most widely read Buddhist texts, and short enough to finish in an afternoon and reread for years.
Why you should read this
A collection of sayings attributed to the Buddha, arranged in verse on ethics, mindfulness and the path to liberation rather than as a continuous narrative. It is used as an entry point across Theravada and Mahayana traditions alike, prized for its directness.
- Field
- Philosophy
- Form
- Non-fiction
- Published
- 300 BCE
- Themes
- BuddhismPhilosophy
