Dhammapada: Annotated & Explained

The Dhammapada (Path of the Buddha’s Teachings) is read by millions of Buddhists all over the world. Originally composed in the ancient language of Pali, this text paints contrasting portraits of three levels of human existence—the fool, the wise one, and the enlightened one—and addresses specific aspects of experience, conduct, and belief that characterize the transformation from one of these modes of being to another.