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# The Dhammapada: A New Translation of the Buddhist Classic with Annotations

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Review: Clean and Crisp - One measure of how good a translation is whether it can be read and understood without the footnotes. Disregarding the scholarly introduction at the front and the listing of annotations at the back, I dived right into the meat of the poetry and was immediately entranced. This translation is crisp and clear and there is a feeling for the rhythm and flow of language that must capture some of the beauty of the original. Once I had a feeling for the work, I turned with real interest to the author's introductions to read his reasons and reservations about his word choices. The information in the Afterword and Notes is fascinating but I keep returning to the text itself. One can read this simply for the poetry and also as a set of proverbs that express the thoughts and culture of the Buddha's time, if not the Buddha himself. I found myself comparing it to the Biblical book of Proverbs or to The Song of Solomon. Wisdom pithily expressed and contained in short phrases, easy to carry around with one all day. One can also read this as an inspiration for daily meditation, both to put one in the proper frame and to provide a focus.
Review: Dhammapada: Must for Students, Scientists, Atheists, Agnostic, Men of Peace - I studied a few verses of Dhammapada as a child and now reading them again after 40+ years I see what powerful impact they had in shaping my view and direction of life. This book is an excellent translation with good introduction and notes. Anyone new and exploring the world of religion or Buddhism, must start with this. My only suggestion for future editions would be to use the actual Pali words in parentheses of chapter headings and some key words used in the verses. This will encourage the reader to learn and research the nuances of actual words in Pali, the language Buddha spoke and used for oral teachings. For example the chapter 2 heading 'vigilance' is translated as 'mindfulness' or 'heedfulness' in some other translations. The first word can evoke the image or emotion of resistance, reaction or even agression, yet 'appamada' requires one to be 'heedful' and clearly aware of ill will, hatred or agression in one's mind, body and speech. I actually got my first copy a year ago with CDs in them which I love to play often in my car. Ordered two other copies recently as gifts. Surprised to see they don't come with CDs.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #198,345 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #21 in Buddhist Sacred Writings (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (774) |
| Dimensions  | 5 x 0.5 x 7.7 inches |
| Edition  | New edition |
| ISBN-10  | 1590303806 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1590303801 |
| Item Weight  | 6.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 192 pages |
| Publication date  | December 5, 2006 |
| Publisher  | Shambhala |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clean and Crisp
*by M***N on January 30, 2011*

One measure of how good a translation is whether it can be read and understood without the footnotes. Disregarding the scholarly introduction at the front and the listing of annotations at the back, I dived right into the meat of the poetry and was immediately entranced. This translation is crisp and clear and there is a feeling for the rhythm and flow of language that must capture some of the beauty of the original. Once I had a feeling for the work, I turned with real interest to the author's introductions to read his reasons and reservations about his word choices. The information in the Afterword and Notes is fascinating but I keep returning to the text itself. One can read this simply for the poetry and also as a set of proverbs that express the thoughts and culture of the Buddha's time, if not the Buddha himself. I found myself comparing it to the Biblical book of Proverbs or to The Song of Solomon. Wisdom pithily expressed and contained in short phrases, easy to carry around with one all day. One can also read this as an inspiration for daily meditation, both to put one in the proper frame and to provide a focus.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dhammapada: Must for Students, Scientists, Atheists, Agnostic, Men of Peace
*by S***B on October 22, 2010*

I studied a few verses of Dhammapada as a child and now reading them again after 40+ years I see what powerful impact they had in shaping my view and direction of life. This book is an excellent translation with good introduction and notes. Anyone new and exploring the world of religion or Buddhism, must start with this. My only suggestion for future editions would be to use the actual Pali words in parentheses of chapter headings and some key words used in the verses. This will encourage the reader to learn and research the nuances of actual words in Pali, the language Buddha spoke and used for oral teachings. For example the chapter 2 heading 'vigilance' is translated as 'mindfulness' or 'heedfulness' in some other translations. The first word can evoke the image or emotion of resistance, reaction or even agression, yet 'appamada' requires one to be 'heedful' and clearly aware of ill will, hatred or agression in one's mind, body and speech. I actually got my first copy a year ago with CDs in them which I love to play often in my car. Ordered two other copies recently as gifts. Surprised to see they don't come with CDs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A BEAUTIFUL READ
*by A***R on October 26, 2025*

Almost finished these ancient precepts of tried and true “practices” of wisdom. Simply common sense that if practiced and absorbed can and will relieve much of our blind ignorance that causes us so much suffering. Like the Bible as well as many religions and philosophical readings it contains some form of perception of what happens after death because of our behavior here on earth. But if you’re convinced that death is final, the rest of the reading can be food for a life well/lived and Im convinced that these practices if absorbed and applied will grant an individual deep peace mentally, spiritually, and wholesomely. A BEAUTIFUL READ.

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