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What is the best English translation of this book? I have two copies, one is The Dhammapada The Sayings of the Buddha by Oxford World's Classics, the other is Dhammapada Wisdom of the Buddha translated by Harischandra Kaviratna. I find these have noticeably different translations and am wondering what others think is the best edition of this book.
Renée Roehl I have an older version (1976) translated by Thomas Byrom with a preface by Ram Dass and photos by Sandra Weiner. Lovely.
…moreI have an older version (1976) translated by Thomas Byrom with a preface by Ram Dass and photos by Sandra Weiner. Lovely.
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