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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.
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)
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