1,909Monday, October 21st, 2013Sunday, June 18th, 2017 The Dhammapada – Classics of Indian Spirituality Dhammapada means “the path of dharma,” the path of truth, harmony, and righteousness. Eknath Easwaran’s best-selling translation of this essential Buddhist text, based on the oldest version, consists of 423 short verses gathered by the Buddha’s direct disciples after his death and organized by theme: anger, thought, joy, pleasure, and others. The Buddha’s timeless teachings take the form of vivid metaphors from everyday life and are well served by Easwaran’s lucid translation. An authoritative introduction and chapter notes offer helpful context for modern readers. TweetMoreWhatsApp Related