Dhammapada a practical guide to right living

The Dhammapada, an anthology of 423 verses, of the Buddha’s Dhamma (teachings), translated from the Pali language by Acharya Buddharakkhita from a Buddhist frame of reference. These verses come from the Buddha’s discourses in simple, direct language intended for the masses. Each verse was prompted by a particular episode, accounts of which are preserved in the Dhammapada Atthakatha, one of the commentaries on the Pali canon of teachings. The Dhammapada is regarded as the most succinct expression of the Buddha’s teaching.