Dhammapada
Ethical Verses, Mindful Wisdom, and the Buddhist Path Beyond Craving, Hatred, and DelusionBy Anonymous
Length1h 35m
About this audiobook
The *Dhammapada*, a concise anthology of verses preserved in the Pāli Canon, distills central Buddhist teachings on ethical conduct, mental discipline, wisdom, and liberation. Organized thematically rather than as a continuous narrative, it moves from reflections on intention and vigilance to discussions of anger, desire, impermanence, and the ideal of the awakened person. Its compact aphorisms, balanced antitheses, vivid similes, and memorable rhythms give the work both philosophical precision and poetic force. Situated within the early Buddhist literary tradition, it functions simultaneously as devotional scripture, practical guide, and anthology of moral instruction, making abstract principles accessible through striking, often universal formulations. The author is traditionally anonymous, as is common with foundational religious texts whose authority derives from communal transmission rather than individual authorship. The verses were gathered and preserved by Buddhist communities, probably incorporating teachings associated with the historical Buddha and shaped through generations of oral recitation before their written compilation. This layered history helps explain the text's remarkable blend of doctrinal clarity, proverbial directness, and pedagogical repetition. Rather than expressing a single author's private vision, the *Dhammapada* represents a sustained effort to preserve and communicate the Buddhist path across changing audiences and historical contexts. This edition is especially valuable for readers seeking an accessible entry into early Buddhist thought without sacrificing intellectual depth. It rewards devotional reading, philosophical study, and reflection on everyday conduct alike. Students of comparative religion, ethics, and world literature will find in its brief verses a foundational work whose insights remain compelling across cultures and centuries.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length1 hr 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 3, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Scale of Perfection (Annotated)
2Chapter I. The Twin-Verses
3Chapter II. On Earnestness
4Chapter III. Thought
5Chapter IV. Flowers
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6Chapter V. The Fool
7Chapter VI. The Wise Man (Pandita)
8Chapter VII. The Venerable (Arhat).
9Chapter VIII. The Thousands
10Chapter IX. Evil
11Chapter X. Punishment
12Chapter XI. Old Age
13Chapter XII. Self
14Chapter XIII. The World
15Chapter XIV. The Buddha (The Awakened)
16Chapter XV. Happiness
17Chapter XVI. Pleasure
18Chapter XVII. Anger
19Chapter XVIII. Impurity
20Chapter XIX. The Just
21Chapter XX. The Way
22Chapter XXI. Miscellaneous
23Chapter XXII. The Downward Course
24Chapter XXIII. The Elephant
25Chapter XXIV. Thirst
26Chapter XXV. The Bhikshu (Mendicant)
27Chapter XXVI. The Brahmana (Arhat)
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