The Dhammapada

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Frrazz The Byrom rendering has some beautiful lines (it's my favorite), but has been criticized for bending some original meanings. The edition by Acharya Bu…moreThe Byrom rendering has some beautiful lines (it's my favorite), but has been criticized for bending some original meanings. The edition by Acharya Buddharakkhita strikes more of a balance between being free but inacurate, and being literal but dry and pedantic. Free dowloads are available at Reading Faithfully (https://readingfaithfully.org/canonic...)(less)
Michael No, it's a traditional work whose authorship is unknown. However, Osho has written extensive commentators on the Dhammapada, e.g., https://www.goodrea…moreNo, it's a traditional work whose authorship is unknown. However, Osho has written extensive commentators on the Dhammapada, e.g., https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...(less)

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