Publisher's Synopsis
The dhammapada is one of the most widely read and known Buddhist scriptures, it has long been recognized as one of the masterpieces of early Buddhist literature. Translated here into English by, Frank Lee Woodward, The Budda's path of virtue brings to the world teachings in its traditional 423 verses. Through these verses Buddha inspires one to achieve conquest of the self, escape from evils of passion, hatred and ignorance, to attain freedom from craving and freedom from the round of rebirth.
