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Dhammapada is one of the best known books of the Pitaka. It is a collection o the teachings o the Buddha expressed in clear, pithy verses. These verses were culled from various discourses given by the Buddha in the course of forty-five years of his teaching, as he travelled the valley of the Ganges and the sub-mountain tract of the Himalayas. Each verse contains a truth (dhamma), an exhortation, a piece of advice.
The present book is divided into two parts. Part 1 is the translation of the verses. The present translation of verses is from Pali into English. The Pali text used is the Dhammapada Pali approved by the Sixth International Buddhist Synod. When there is any doubt in the interpretation the dhamma concept of the verses or when the literal meaning is vague or inintelligible, the dhamma concept of the verses or when the literal meaning is vague or inintelligible, the translator has refered to the Commentary (in Pali) and the Burmese translation o the Commentary by the Nyaunglebin Sayadaw, a very learned thera. The second part of the book contains summaries of the Dhammapada stories as it is generally belived that the Dhammapada commentary written by Buddhaghosa is a great help towards a better understanding of the Dhamapada. Three hundred and five stories are included in the commentary. A translation of the verses is given at the end of each story.
In the end book contains glossary of the terms and an index of the words.
Preface
Dhammapada is one of the best known books of the Pitaka. It is a collection of the teachings of the Buddha expressed in clear, pithy verses. These verses were culled from various discourses given by the Buddha in the course of forty-five years of his teaching, as he travelled in the valley of the Ganges (Ganga) and the sub-mountain tract of the Himalayas. These verses are often terse, witty and convincing. Whenever similes are used, they are those that are easily understood even by a child, e.g., the cart's wheel, a man's shadow, a deep pool, flowers. Through these verses. The Buddha exhorts one to achieve that greatest of all conquests, the conquest of self; to escape from the evils of passion, hatred and ignorance; and to strive hard to attain freedom from craving and freedom from the round of rebirths. Each verse contains a truth (dhamma), an exhortation, a piece of advice.
Dhammapada verses are often quoted by many in many countries of the world and the book has been translated into many languages. One of the earliest translations into English was made by Max Muller in 1870. Other translations that followed are those by F. L. Woodward in 1921, by Wagismara and Saunders in 1920, and by A. L Edmunds (Hymns of the Faith) in 1902. of the recent translations, that by Narada Mahathera is the most widely known. Dr. Walpola Rahula also has translated some selected verses from the Dhammapada and has given them at the end of his book 'What the Buddha Taught,' revised edition. The Chinese version of the Dhammapada was translated into English by Samuel Beal (Texts from the Buddhist Canon known as Dhammapada) in 1878.
In Burma, translations have been made into Burmese, mostly in prose, some with paraphrases, explanations and abridgements of stories relating to the verses. In recent years, some books on Dhamapada with both Burmese and English translations, together with Pali verses, have also been published.
The Dhammapada is the second book of the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Suttanta Pitaka, consisting of four hundred and twenty-three verses in twenty-six chapters arranged under various heads. In the Dhammapada are enshrined the basic tenets of the Buddha's Teaching.
Verse (21), which begins with "Appamado amatapadam" meaning "Mindfulness is the way to Nibbana, the Deathless," is a very important and significant verse. Mindfulness is the most important element in Tranquility and Insight Meditation. The last exhortation of the Buddha just before he passed away was also to be mindful and to endeavour diligently (to complete the task of attaining freedom from the round of rebirths through Magga and Phala). It is generally accepted that it was on account of this verse on mindfulness that the Emperor Asoka of India and King Anawrahta of Burma became converts to Buddhism. Both kings had helped greatly in the propagation of Buddhism in their respective countries.
In verse (29) the Buddha has coupled his call for mindfulness with a sense of urgency. The verse runs: "Mindful amongst the negligent, highly vigilant amongst the drowsy, the wise man advances like a race horse leaving the jade behind.
Verses (1) and (2) illustrate the immutable law of Kamma, under which every deed, good or bad, comes back to the doer. Here, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of mind in all our actions and speaks of the inevitable consequences of our deeds, words and thoughts.
Verses (153) and (154) are expressions of sublime and intense joy uttered by the Buddha at the very moment of his Enlightenment. These two verses give us a graphic account of the culmination of the Buddha's search for Truth. They tell us about the Buddha finding the 'house-builder,' Craving, the cause of repeated births in Samsara. Having rid of Craving, for him no more houses (khandhas) shall be built by Craving, and there will be no more rebirths.
Verses (277), (278) and (279) are also important as they tell us about the impermanent, unsatisfactory and the non-self nature of all conditioned things. It is very important that one should perceive the true nature of all conditioned things and become weary of the khandhas, for this is the Path to Purity.
Then the Buddha shows us the Path leading to the liberation from round of rebirths, i.e., the Path with eight constituents (Atthangiko Maggo) in Verse (273). Furthe3r, the Buddha exhorts us to make our own effort in Verse (276) saying, "You yourselves should make the effort, the Tathagatas only show the way." Verse (183) gives us the teaching of the Buddhas. It says, "Do no evil, cultivate merit, purify one's mind; this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
In Verse (24) the Buddha shows us the way to success in life, thus: "If a person is energetic, mindful, pure in thought, word and deed, if he does everything with care and consideration, restrains his senses earns his living according to the Dhamma and is not unheedful, then, the fame and fortune of that mindful person increase."
These are some of the examples of the gems to be found in the Dhammapada. Dhammapada is, indeed, a philosopher, guide and friend to all.
This translation of verses is from Pali into English. The Pali text used is the Dhammapada Pali approved by the Sixth International Buddhist Synod. We have tried to make the translation as close to the text as possible, but sometimes it is very difficult, if not impossible, to find an English word that would exactly correspond to a Pali word. For example, we cannot yet find a single English word that can convey the real meaning of the word "dukkha" used in the exposition of the Four Noble Truths. In this translation, wherever the term "dukkha" carries the same meaning as it does in the Four Noble Truths, it is left untranslated, but only explained.
When there is any doubt in the interpretation of the dhamma concept of the verses or when the literal meaning is vague or unintelligible, we have referred to the Commentary (in Pali) and the Burmese translation of the commentary by the Nyaunglebin Sayadaw, a very learned thera. On many occasions we have also consulted the teachers of the Dhamma (dhammacariyas) for elucidation of perplexing words and sentences.
In addition we have also consulted Burmese translations of the Dhammapada, especially the translation by the Union Buddha Sasana Council, the translation by the Sangaja Sayadaw (1805-1976), a leading maha thera in the time of King Mindon and King Thibaw, and also the translation by Sayadaw also includes paraphrases and abridgements of the Dhammapada stories.
Summaries of the Dhammapada stories are given in the second part of the book as it is generally belived that the Dhammapada Commentary written by Buddhaghosa (5th century A. D.) is a great help towards a better understanding of the Dhammapada. Three hundred and five stories are included in the Commentary. Most of the incidents mentioned in the stories took place during the life-time of the Buddha. In some stories, some facts about some past existences were also retold.
In writing summaries of stories we have not tried to translate the Commentary. We have simply culled the facts of the stores and have rewritten them briefly. A translation of the verses is given at the end of each story.
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Chapter I | The Pairs (Yamakavagga) | |
1 | Cakkhupalatthera Vatthu | 1 |
2 | Matthakudali Vatthu | 2 |
3 | Tissatthira Vatthu | 2 |
4 | Kalayakkhini Vatthu | 3 |
5 | Kosambaka Vatthu | 3 |
6 | Mahakalatthera Vatthu | 4 |
7 | Devadatta Vatthu | 5 |
8 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 5 |
9 | Nandatthera Vatthu | 6 |
10 | Cundasukarika Vatthu | 6 |
11 | Dhammika-upasaka Vatthu | 7 |
12 | Devadatta Vatthu | 7 |
13 | Sumanadevi Vatthu | 7 |
14 | Dvesahayakabhikkhu Vatthu | 8 |
Chapter II | Mindfulness (Appamadavagga) | |
1 | Samavati Vatthu | 9 |
2 | Kumbhaghosakasetthi Vatthu | 11 |
3 | Culapanthaka Vatthu | 11 |
4 | Balanakkhattasanghuttha Vatthu | 11 |
5 | Mahakassapathera Vatthu | 12 |
6 | Dvesahayakabhikkhu Vatthu | 12 |
7 | Magha Vatthu | 13 |
8 | Annatarabhikkhu Vatthu | 13 |
9 | Nigamavasitissatthera Vatthu | 13 |
Chapter III | The Mind (Cittavagga) | |
1 | Meghiyatthera Vatthu | 14 |
2 | Annatarabhikkhu Vatthu | 14 |
3 | Ukkanthitabhikkhu Vatthu | 15 |
4 | Samgharakkhitatthera Vatthu | 15 |
5 | Cittahatthatthera Vatthu | 15 |
6 | Pancasatabhikkhu Vatthu | 16 |
7 | Putigatatissatthara Vatthu | 17 |
8 | Nandagopalaka Vatthu | 17 |
9 | Soreyya Vatthu | 17 |
Chapter IV | Flowers (Pupphavagga) | |
1 | Pancasatabhikkhu Vatthu | 18 |
2 | Maricikammatthanika Bhikkhu Vatthu | 19 |
3 | Vitatubha Vatthu | 19 |
4 | Patipujikakumari Vatthu | 20 |
5 | Macchariyakosiyasetthi Vatthu | 20 |
6 | Paveyya Ajivaka Vatthu | 20 |
7 | Chattapani Upasaka Vatthu | 20 |
8 | Visakha Vatthu | 21 |
9 | Anandattherapanha Vatthu | 21 |
10 | Mahakassapatthera Vatthu | 22 |
11 | Godhikattheraparinibbana Vatthu | 22 |
12 | Garahadinna Vatthu | 22 |
Chapter V | The Fool (Balavagga) | |
1 | Annatarapurisa Vatthu | 24 |
2 | Mahakassapa Saddhiviharika Vatthu | 24 |
3 | Anandasetthi Vatthu | 24 |
4 | Gandhibhedakacora Vatthu | 25 |
5 | Udayitthera Vatthu | 25 |
6 | Timsapaveyyakabhikkhu Vatthu | 25 |
7 | Suppabuddhakutthi Vatthu | 25 |
8 | Kassaka Vatthu | 26 |
9 | Sumanamalakara Vatthu | 26 |
10 | Uppalavannattheri Vatthu | 26 |
11 | Jambukathera Vatthu | 26 |
12 | Ahipeta Vatthu | 27 |
13 | Satthikupeti Vatthu | 27 |
14 | Cittagahapati Vatthu | 27 |
15 | Vanavasitissasamanera Vatthu | 28 |
Chapter VI | The Wise (Panditavagga) | |
1 | Radhatthera Vatthu | 29 |
2 | Assajipunbbasuka Vatthu | 29 |
3 | Channatthera Vatthu | 29 |
4 | Mahakappinatthera Vatthu | 30 |
5 | Panditasamanera Vatthu | 30 |
6 | Lakundakabhaddiyatthera Vatthu | 30 |
7 | Kannamata Vatthu | 30 |
8 | Pancassatabhikkhu Vatthu | 31 |
9 | Dhammikatthera Vatthu | 31 |
10 | Dhammassavana Vatthu | 31 |
11 | Pancasata Agantukabhikkhu Vatthu | 32 |
Chapter VII | The Arahat (Arahantavagga) | |
1 | Jivakapanha Vatthu | 34 |
2 | Mahakassapatthera Vatthu | 34 |
3 | Belatthasisatthera Vatthu | 35 |
4 | Anuraddhattera Vatthu | 35 |
5 | Mahakaccayanatthera Vatthu | 36 |
6 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 36 |
7 | Kosambivasitissattherasamanera Vatthu | 36 |
8 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 37 |
9 | Khadiravaniyarevatthera Vatthu | 37 |
10 | Annatara Itthi Vatthu | 37 |
Chapter VIII | The Thousand (Sahassavagga) | |
1 | Tambadathika Coraghataka Vatthu | 38 |
2 | Bahiyadaruciriya Vatthu | 38 |
3 | Kundalakesitheri Vatthu | 38 |
4 | Anatthapucchakabrahmana Vatthu | 39 |
5 | Sariputtattherassa Matula Brahmana Vatthu | 39 |
6 | Sariputtherassa Bhagineyya Vatthu | 39 |
7 | Sariputtattherassa Sahayaka Brahmana Vatthu | 40 |
8 | Ayurvaddhanakumara Vatthu | 40 |
9 | Samkiccasamanera Vatthu | 40 |
10 | Khanu Kondannatthera Vatthu | 41 |
11 | Sappadasatthera Vatthu | 41 |
12 | Patacaratheri Vatthu | 41 |
13 | Kisagotami Vatthu | 42 |
14 | Bahuputtikattheri Vatthu | 42 |
Chapter IX | Evil (Papavagga) | |
1 | Culekasataka Vatthu | 43 |
2 | Seyyasakatthera Vatthu | 43 |
3 | Lajadevadhia Vatthu | 43 |
4 | Anathapindikasetthi Vatthu | 43 |
5 | Asannataparikkhara Vatthu | 44 |
6 | Bilalapadakasetthi Vatthu | 44 |
7 | Mahadhanavanija Vatthu | 45 |
8 | Kukkutamittanessada Vatthu | 45 |
9 | Kokasunakhaluddaka Vatthu | 45 |
10 | Manikarakulupaka Tissatthera Vatthu | 46 |
11 | Tayojana Vatthu | 46 |
12 | Suppabuddhasakya Vatthu | 46 |
Chapter X | Punishment (Dandavagga) | |
1 & 2 | Chabbaggiya Bhikkhu Vatthu | 47 |
3 | Sambahula Kumaraka Vatthu | 47 |
4 | Kondadhanatthera Vatthu | 48 |
5 | Uposarhika I thinam Vatthu | 48 |
6 | Ajagarapeta Vatthu | 48 |
7 | Maha Moggallanatthera Vatthu | 49 |
8 | Bahubhandika Bhikkhu Vatthu | 49 |
9 | Santati Mahamatta Vatthu | 50 |
10 | Pilotikatissatthera Vatthu | 50 |
11 | Sukhasamanera Vatthu | 51 |
Chapter XI | Ageing (Jaravagga) | |
1 | Visakhava Sahayikanam Vatthu | 52 |
2 | Sirima Vatthu | 52 |
3 | Uttaratheri Vatthu | 52 |
4 | Sambahula Adhimanikakkhu Vatthu | 53 |
5 | Janapadakalyani Rupanadatheri Vatthu | 53 |
6 | Mallikadevi Vatthu | 53 |
7 | Laludayi Thera Vatthu | 53 |
8 | Udana Vatthu | 54 |
9 | Mahadhanasetthiputta Vatthu | 54 |
Chapter XII | Self (Attavagga) | |
1 | Bodhirrajakumara Vatthu | 56 |
2 | Upanandasakyaputtatthera Vatthu | 56 |
3 | Padhanikatissatthera Vatthu | 56 |
4 | Kumarakassapamatthera Vatthu | 57 |
5 | Mahakala Upasaka Vatthu | 57 |
6 | Devadatta Vatthu | 57 |
7 | Samghabhedaparisakkana Vatthu | 57 |
8 | Kalatthera Vatthu | 58 |
9 | Culakala Upasaka Vatthu | 58 |
10 | Attadatthatthera Vatthu | 58 |
Chapter XIII | The World (Lokavagga) | |
1 | Daharabhikhu Vatthu | 59 |
2 | Suddhodana Vatthu | 59 |
3 | Pancasatavipassakabhikkhu Vatthu | 60 |
4 | Abhayarajakumara Vatthu | 60 |
5 | Sammajjanatthera Vatthu | 60 |
6 | Angulimalatthera Vatthu | 61 |
7 | Pesakaradhikkhu Vatthu | 61 |
8 | Timasabhikkhu Vatthu | 61 |
9 | Cincamanavika Vatthu | 62 |
10 | Asadisadana Vatthu | 62 |
11 | Anathapindikaputtakala Vatthu | 62 |
Chapter XIV | The Buddha (Buddhavagga) | |
1 | Maradhitara Vatthu | 63 |
2 | Devorohana Vatthu | 64 |
3 | Erakapattanagaraja Vatthu | 64 |
4 | Anandatherapanha Vatthu | 64 |
5 | Anabhiratabhikkhu Vatthu | 65 |
6 | Aggidattabrahmana Vatthu | 65 |
7 | Anandattheraoanha Vatthu | 66 |
8 | Sambahulabhikkhu Vatthu | 67 |
9 | Kassapadasabalassa Suvannacetity Vatthu | 67 |
Chapter XV | Happiness (Sukhavagga) | |
1 | Natikalahavupasamana Vatthu | 68 |
2 | Mara Vatthu | 68 |
3 | Kosalaranno Parajaya Vatthu | 69 |
4 | Annatarakuladarika Vatthu | 69 |
5 | Eka Upasaka Vatthu | 69 |
6 | Pasenadikosala Vatthu | 70 |
7 | Tissatthera Vatthu | 70 |
8 | Sakka Vatthu | 70 |
Chapter XVI | Affection (Piyavagga) | |
1 | Tayojanapabbajita Vattha | 72 |
2 | Annatarakutumbika Vatthu | 72 |
3 | Visakha Vatthu | 73 |
4 | Licchavi Vatthu | 73 |
5 | Anitthigandhakumara Vatthu | 73 |
6 | Annatarabrahmana Vatthu | 73 |
7 | Pancasatadaraka Vatthu | 74 |
8 | Eka Anagamitthera Vatthu | 74 |
9 | Nandiya Vatthu | 74 |
Chapter XVII | Impurities (Malavagga) | |
1 | Goghatakaputta Vatthu | 79 |
2 | Annatarabrahmana Vatthu | 80 |
3 | Tissatthera Vatthu | 80 |
4 | Laludayi Vatthu | 80 |
5 | Annatarakulaputta Vatthu | 80 |
6 | Culasaribhikkhu Vatthu | 81 |
7 | Panca Upasaka Vatthu | 81 |
8 | Tissadahahara Vatthu | 82 |
9 | Panca Upasaka Vatthu | 82 |
10 | Mendakasetthi Vatthu | 83 |
11 | Ujjhanasannitthera Vatthu | 83 |
12 | Subhaddhaparibbajaka Vatthu | 83 |
Chapter XIX | The Just or the Righteous (Dhammatthavagga) | |
1 | Vinicchayamahamatta Vatthu | 85 |
2 | Chabbaggiya Vatthu | 85 |
3 | Ekudanakhinasava Vatthu | 85 |
4 | Lakudakabhaddiyatthera Vatthu | 86 |
5 | Sambahalabhikkhu Vatthu | 86 |
6 | Hatthaka Vatthu | 87 |
7 | Annatarabrahmana Vatthu | 87 |
8 | Titthiya Vatthu | 88 |
9 | Balisika Vatthu | 88 |
10 | Sambahulasiladisampannabhikkhu Vatthu | 88 |
Chapter XX | The Path (Maggavagga) | |
1 | Pancasatabhikkhu Vatthu | 90 |
2, 3 and 4 | Aniccalakkana, Dukkhalakkana & Anatthalakkhana Vatthu | 91 |
5 | Padhanakammikammikatissatthera Vatthu | 92 |
6 | Sukarapeta Vatthu | 92 |
7 | Potthilatthera Vatthu | 92 |
8 | Pancamahallakabhikkhu Vatthu | 93 |
9 | Suvannakaratthera Vatthu | 93 |
10 | Mahadhanavanija Vatthu | 93 |
11 | Kisagotami Vattha | 94 |
12 | Patacara Vatthu | 94 |
Chapter XXI | Miscellaneous (Pakinnakavagga) | |
1 | Attanopubbakamma Vatthu | 95 |
2 | Kukkutandakhadika Vatthu | 95 |
3 | Bhaddhiyanam Bhikkhunam Vatthu | 95 |
4 | Lakundaka Bhaddiya Vatthu | 96 |
5 | Darusakatikaputta Vatthu | 96 |
6 | Vajjiputtakabhikkhu Vatthu | 98 |
7 | Cittagahapati Vatthu | 98 |
8 | Culasubhadda Vatthu | 98 |
9 | Ekaviharitthera Vatthu | 99 |
Chapter XXII | The Chapter on Niraya (Nirayavagga) | |
1 | Sundariparibbajika Vatthu | 100 |
2 | Duccaritaphalapilita Vatthu | 100 |
3 | Vaggumudadriya Bhikkhu Vatthu | 100 |
4 | Khemakasetthiputta Vatthu | 101 |
5 | Dubbacabhikkhu Vatthu | 101 |
6 | Issapakata Itthi Vatthu | 102 |
7 | Sambahulabhikhu Vatthu | 102 |
8 | Nigantha Vatthu | 103 |
9 | Titthiyasavaka Vatthu | 103 |
Chapter XXIII | The Elephant (Nagavagga) | |
1 | Attadanta Vatthu | 104 |
2 | Hatthacariyapubbaka Bhikkhu Vatthu | 104 |
3 | Parijinna Brahmanaputta Vatthu | 105 |
4 | Pasenadikosala Vatthu | 105 |
5 | Sanusamanera Vatthu | 105 |
6 | Paveyyakahanhi Vatthu | 105 |
7 | Sambahulabhikkhu Vatthu | 106 |
8 | Mara Vatthu | 106 |
Chapter XXIV | Craving (Tanhavagga) | |
1 | Kapilamaccha Vatthu | 108 |
2 | Sukarapotika Vatthu | 109 |
3 | Vibhantabhikhu Vatthu | 110 |
4 | Eandhanagara Vatthu | 110 |
5 | Khematheri Vatthu | 111 |
6 | Uggasena Vatthu | 111 |
7 | Culadhanuggaha Pandita Vatthu | 111 |
8 | Mara Vatthu | 112 |
9 | Upakajivaka Vatthu | 113 |
10 | Sakkapanha Vatthu | 113 |
11 | Aputtakasetthi Vatthu | 113 |
12 | Ankura Vatthu | 114 |
Chapter XXV | The Bhikkhu (Bhikkhuvagga) | |
1 | Pancabhikkhu Vatthu | 115 |
2 | Hamsaghatakabhikkhu Vatthu | 115 |
3 | Kokalika Vatthu | 115 |
4 | Dhammaramatthera Vatthu | 116 |
5 | Vipakkhasevaka Bhikkhu Vatthu | 116 |
6 | Pancaggadayaka Brahmana Vatthu | 117 |
7 | Sambahulabhikkhu Vatthu | 117 |
8 | Pancasatabhikkhu Vatthu | 119 |
9 | Santakayatthera Vatthu | 120 |
10 | Nagalakulatthera Vatthu | 120 |
11 | Vakkalithera Vatthu | 120 |
12 | Sumanasamanera Vatthu | 121 |
Chapter XXVI | Brahmana or Arahat (Brahmanavagga) | |
1 | Pasadabahulabrahmana Vatthu | 122 |
2 | Sambahulabhikkhu Vatthu | 122 |
3 | Mara Vatthu | 122 |
4 | Annatarabrahmana Vatthu | 123 |
5 | Anandatthera Vatthu | 123 |
6 | Annatarabrahmana Pabajita Vatthu | 123 |
7 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 124 |
8 | Mahapajapatigotami Vatthu | 124 |
9 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 124 |
10 | Jatilabrahmana Vatthu | 125 |
11 | Kuhakabrahmana Vatthu | 125 |
12 | Kisagotami Vatthu | 125 |
13 | Eka Brahmana Vatthu | 126 |
14 | Ugasenasetthiputta Vatthu | 126 |
15 | Dve Brahmana Vatthu | 126 |
16 | Akkosakabharadvaja Vatthu | 127 |
17 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 127 |
18 | Uppalayanna Their Vatthu | 127 |
19 | Annaparabrahmana Vatthu | 128 |
20 | Khemabhikkhuni Vatthu | 128 |
21 | Pabbharavasitissathera Vatthu | 128 |
22 | Annatarabhikkhu Vatthu | 129 |
23 | Samaneranam Vatthu | 129 |
24 | Mahapanthakatthera Vatthu | 129 |
25 | Pilindavacchakatthera Vatthu | 130 |
26 | Annatarabhinam Vatthu | 130 |
27 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 130 |
28 | Mahamoggalianatthera Vatthu | 130 |
29 | Revatatthera Vatthu | 131 |
30 | Candavacchatthera Vatthu | 131 |
31 | Sivalitthera Vatthu | 131 |
32 | Sundarasamuddatthera Vatthu | 132 |
33 | Jatilatthera Vatthu | 132 |
34 | Jotikatthera Vatthu | 132 |
35 | Nataputtakatthera Vatthu | 132 |
36 | Nataputtakatthera Vatthu | 133 |
37 | Vangisathera Vatthu | 133 |
38 | Dhammadinna Theri Vatthu | 133 |
39 | Angulimalatthera Vatthu | 134 |
40 | Devahitabrahmana Vatthu | 134 |
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Chapter | The Pairs (Yamakavagga) | |
1 | The Story of Thera Cakkhupala | 135 |
2 | The Story of Matthakundali | 136 |
3 | The Story of Thera Tissa | 137 |
4 | The Story of Kalayakkhini | 138 |
5 | The Story of Kosambi Bhikkhus | 139 |
6 | The Story of Thera Mahakala | 140 |
7 | The Story of Devadatta | 141 |
8 | The Story of Thera Sariputta | 143 |
9 | The Story of Thera Nanda | 145 |
10 | The Story of Cundasukarika | 147 |
11 | The Story of Dhammika Upasaka | 147 |
12 | The Story of Devadatta | 148 |
13 | The Story of Sumanadevi | 150 |
14 | The Story of Two Friends | 151 |
Chapter II | Mindfulness (Appamadavagga) | |
1 | The Story of Samavati | 153 |
2 | The Story of Kumbhaghosaka, the Banker | 156 |
3 | The Story of Culapanthaka | 158 |
4 | The Story of Balankkhatta Festival | 160 |
5 | The Story of Thera Mahakassapa | 161 |
6 | The Story of the Two Companion Bhikkhus | 161 |
7 | The Story of Magha | 162 |
8 | The Story of Certain Bhikkhu | 163 |
9 | The Story of Thera Nigamavasitissa | 164 |
Chapter III | The Mind (Cittavagga) | |
1 | The Story of Thera Meghiya | 166 |
2 | The Story of a Certain Bhikkhu | 167 |
3 | The Story of a Certain Disgruntled Bhikkhu | 168 |
4 | The Story of Thera Samgharakkhita | 169 |
5 | The Story of Thera Cittahattha | 171 |
6 | The Story of Five Hundred Bhikkhus | 172 |
7 | The Story of Tissa, the Thera with a Stinking Body | 174 |
8 | The Story of Nanda, the Herdsman | 175 |
9 | The Story of Soreyya | 176 |
Chapter IV | Flowers (Pupphavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Five Hundred Bhikkhus | 179 | |
(2) The Story of the Bhikkhu who Contemplates the Body as a Mirage | 180 | |
(3) The Story of Vitatubha | 180 | |
(4) The Story of Patipujika Kumari | 182 | |
(5) The Story of Kosiya, the Miserly Rich Man | 183 | |
(6) The Story of the Ascetic Paveyya | 184 | |
(7) The Story of Chatapani, a Lay Disciple | 185 | |
(8) The Story of Visakha | 186 | |
(9) The Story of the Question Raised by the Venerable Ananda | 189 | |
(10) The Story of Thera Mahakassapa | 190 | |
(11) The Story of Thera Godhika | 191 | |
(12) The Story of Garahadinna | 192 | |
Chapter V | The Fool (Balavagga) | |
(1) The Story of a Certain Person | 195 | |
(2) The Story of a Resident Pupil of Thera Mahakassapa | 197 | |
(3) The Story of Ananda, the Rich Man | 197 | |
(4) The Story of Two Pick-Pockets | 199 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Udayi | 199 | |
(6) The Story of Thirty Bhikkhus from Paveyyaka | 200 | |
(7) The Story of Suppabhuddha, the Leper | 201 | |
(8) The Story of a Farmer | 202 | |
(9) The Story of Sumana, the Florist | 203 | |
(10) The Story of Their Uppalavanna | 204 | |
(11) The Story of Thera Jambuka | 205 | |
(12) The Story of Ahipeta | 207 | |
(13) The Story of Satthikutapeta | 208 | |
(14) The Story of Citta the Householder | 209 | |
(15) The Story of Samanera Tissa of the Forest Monastery | 211 | |
Chapter VI | The Wise (Panditavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Thera Radha | 214 | |
(2) The Story of Bhikkhus Assaji and Puna bbasuka | 215 | |
(3) The Story of Thera Channa | 215 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Mahakappina | 216 | |
(5) The Story of Samanera Pandita | 218 | |
(6) The Story of Thera Lakundaka Bhaddiya | 219 | |
(7) The Story of Kanamata | 220 | |
(8) The Story of Five Hundred Bhikkhus | 222 | |
(9) The Story of Thera Dhammika | 223 | |
(10) The Story of Dhamma Listeners | 224 | |
(11) The Story of Five Hundred Visiting Bhikkhus | 225 | |
Chapter VII | The Arahat (Arahantavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Question Asked by Jivaka | 226 | |
(2) The Story of Thera Mahakassapa | 227 | |
(3) The Story of Thera Belatthasisa | 228 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Anuruddha | 228 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Mahakaccayana | 229 | |
(6) The Story of Thera Sariputta | 230 | |
(7) The Story of a Samanera from Kosambi | 231 | |
(8) The Story of Thera Sariputta | 232 | |
(9) The Story of Thera Revata | 233 | |
(10) The Story of a Woman | 235 | |
Chapter VIII | The Thousand (Sahassavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Tambadathika | 236 | |
(2) The Story of Bahiyadaruciriya | 237 | |
(3) The Story of their Kundalakesi | 239 | |
(4) The Story of the Brahmin Anatthapucchaka | 241 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Sariputta's Uncle | 242 | |
(6) The Story of Thera Sariputta's Nephew | 242 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Sariputta's Friend | 243 | |
(8) The Story of Ayuvaddhanakumara | 244 | |
(9) The Story of Samanera Samkicca | 245 | |
(10)The Story of Khanu-Sappadasa | 247 | |
(11) The Story of Thera Sappadasa | 248 | |
(12) The Story of Their Patacara | 249 | |
(13) The Story of Their Kisagotami | 251 | |
(14) The Story of Their Bahuputtika | 253 | |
Chapter IX | Evil (Papavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Culekasataka | 255 | |
(2) The Story of Thera Seyyasaka | 257 | |
(3) The story of Lajadevadhita | 257 | |
(4) The Story of Anathapindika | 258 | |
(5) The Story of a Careless Bhikkhu | 260 | |
(6) The Story of Bilalapadaka | 260 | |
(7) The Story of Mahadhana | 262 | |
(8) The Story of Kukkutamitta | 263 | |
(9) The Story of Koka the Huntsman | 265 | |
(10) The Story of Thera Tissa | 266 | |
(11) The Story of Three Group of Persons | 268 | |
(12) The Story of King Suppabuddha | 270 | |
Chapter X | Punishment (Dandavagga) | |
(1) The Story of a Group of Six Bhikkhus | 272 | |
(2) The Story of a Group of Six Bhikkhus | 272 | |
(3) The Story of Many Youths | 273 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Kondadhana | 273 | |
(5) The Story of Some Ladies Observing the Moral Precepts | 275 | |
(6) The Story of the Boa Constrictor Peta | 276 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Maha Moggallana | 277 | |
(8) The Story of Bhikkhu Bahubhandika | 278 | |
(9) The Story of Santati the Minister | 280 | |
(10) The Story of Thera Pilotikatissa | 281 | |
(11) The Story of Samanera Sukha | 283 | |
Chapter XI | Ageing (Jaravagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Companions of Visakha | 285 | |
(2) The Story of Sirima | 286 | |
(3) The Story of Their Uttara | 287 | |
(4) The Story of Adhimanika Bhikkhu | 288 | |
(5) The Story of Their Rupananda (Janapadakalyani) | 289 | |
(6) The Story of Queen Mallika | 291 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Laludayi | 292 | |
(8) The Story Concerning the "Words of Exultation of the Buddha" | 293 | |
(9) The Story of the Son of Mahadhana | 294 | |
Chapter XII | Self (Attavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Boddhirajakumara | 226 | |
(2) The Story of Thera Upananda Sakyaputta | 297 | |
(3) The Story of Thera Padhanikatissa | 298 | |
(4) The Story of the Mother of Kumarakassapa | 299 | |
(5) The Story of Mahakala Upasaka | 301 | |
(6) The Story of Davadatta | 302 | |
(7) The Story of Schism in the Order | 303 | |
(8) The Story of Thera Kala | 305 | |
(9) The Story of Culakala Upasaka | 306 | |
(10) The Story of Thera Attadattha | 307 | |
Chapter XIII | The World (Lokavagga) | |
(1) The Story of a young Bhikkhu | 308 | |
(2) The Story of King Suddhodana | 309 | |
(3) The Story of five Hundred Bhikkhus | 310 | |
(4) The Story of Prince Abhaya | 311 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Sammajjana | 311 | |
(6) The Story of Thera Angulimala | 312 | |
(7) The Story of the Weaver-Girl | 315 | |
(8) The Story of Thirty Bhikkhus | 317 | |
(9) The Story of Cincamanavika | 318 | |
(10) The Story of the Unrivalled Alms-Giving | 319 | |
(11) The Story of Kala, son of Anathapindika | 321 | |
Chapter XIV | The Buddha (Buddhavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Three Daughters of Mara | 223 | |
(2) The Story of the Buddha's Return From the Tavatimsa Deva World | 324 | |
(3) The Story of Erakapatta the Naga King | 326 | |
(4) The Story of the Question raised by Thera Ananda | 327 | |
(5) The Story of a Dissatisfied Young Bhikkhu | 328 | |
(6) The Story of Aggidatta | 329 | |
(7) The Story of the Question Raised by Thera Ananda | 331 | |
(8) The Story of Many Bhikkhus | 332 | |
(9) The Story of the Golden Stupa of Kassapa Buddha | 333 | |
Chapter XV | Happiness (Sukhavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Pacification of the Relatives of the Buddha | 335 | |
(2) The Story of Mara | 336 | |
(3) The Story of the defeat of the King of Kosala | 337 | |
(4) The Story of a Young Bride | 338 | |
(5) The Story of a Lay-disciple | 339 | |
(6) The Story of King Pasenadi of Kosala | 340 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Tissa | 340 | |
(8) The Story of Sakka | 341 | |
Chapter XVI | Affection (Piyavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Three Daughters of Mara | 323 | |
(2) The Story of the Buddha's Return from the Tavatimsa Deva World | 324 | |
(3) The Story of Erakapatta the Naga King | 326 | |
(4) The Story of the Question raised by Thera Ananda | 327 | |
(5) The Story of a Dissatisfied Young Bhikkhu | 328 | |
(6) The Story of Aggidatta | 329 | |
(7) The Story of the Question Raised by Thera Ananda | 331 | |
(8) The Story of Many Bhikkhus | 332 | |
(9) The Story of the Golden Stupa of Kassapa Buddha | 333 | |
Chapter XV | Happiness (Sukhavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Pacification of the Relatives of the Buddha | 335 | |
(2) The Story of Mara | 336 | |
(3) the Story of the Defeat of the King of Kosala | 337 | |
(4) The Story of a Young Bride | 338 | |
(5) The Story of a Lay-disciple | 339 | |
(6) The Story of King Pasenadi of Kosala | 340 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Tissa | 340 | |
(8) The Story of Sakka | 341 | |
Chapter XVI | Affection (Piyavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Three Ascetics | 343 | |
(2) The Story of a Rich Householder | 343 | |
(3) The Story of Visakha | 344 | |
(4) The Story of Licchavi Princes | 345 | |
(5) The Story of Anitthigandha Kumara | 345 | |
(6) The Story of a Brahmin | 346 | |
(7) The Story of Five Hundred Boys | 347 | |
(8) The Story of an Anagami Thera | 348 | |
(9) The Story of Nandiya | 349 | |
Chapter XVII | Anger (Kodhavagga) | |
(1) The Story of princess Rohini | 350 | |
(2) The Story of a Bhikkhu | 351 | |
(3) the Story of Uttara the Lay-disciple | 352 | |
(4) The Story of the Question Raised by Thera Maha Moggallana | 354 | |
(5) The Story of the Brahmin Who Had Been the 'Father of the Buddha' | 355 | |
(6) The Story of Punna the Slave-Girl | 356 | |
(7) The Story of Atula the Lay-Disciple | 357 | |
(8) The Story of a Group of Six Bhikkhus | 358 | |
Chapter XVIII | Impurities (Malavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Son of a Butcher | 360 | |
(2) The Story of a Brahmin | 361 | |
(3) The Story of Thera Tissa | 362 | |
(4) The Story of Laludayi | 363 | |
(5) The Story of a Man whose Wife Committed Adultery | 364 | |
(6) The Story of Culasari | 365 | |
(7) The Story of Five Lay-Disciples | 365 | |
(8) The Story of Tissa | 366 | |
(9) The Story of Five Lay-Disciples | 365 | |
(10) The Story of Mendaka the Rich Man | 368 | |
(11) The Story of Thera Ujjhanasanni | 369 | |
(12) The Story of Subhadda the Wandering Ascetic | 370 | |
Chapter XIX | The Just or the Righteous (Dhammatthavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Judge | 372 | |
(2) The Story of a Group of Six Bhikkhus | 372 | |
(3) The Story of Ekudana the Arahat | 373 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Bhaddiya | 374 | |
(5) The Story of Some Bhikkhus | 375 | |
(6) The Story of Bhikkhu Hatthaka | 376 | |
(7) The Story of a Brahmin | 376 | |
(8) The Story of the Followers of Non-Buddhist Doctrines | 377 | |
(9) The Story of a Fisherman Named Ariya | 378 | |
(10) The Story of Some Bhikkhus | 379 | |
Chapter XX | The Path (Maggavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Five Hundred Bhikkhus | 380 | |
(2) (3) & (4) Stories relating to Anicca, Dukkha and Anatta | 381 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Tissa the Idle One | 382 | |
(6) The Story of a Swine Peta | 383 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Potthila | 384 | |
(8) The Story of Five Old Bhikkhus | 385 | |
(9) The Story of a Thera who Had Been a Goldsmith | 386 | |
(10) The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant | 387 | |
(11) The Story of Kisagotami | 388 | |
(12) The Story of Patacara | 389 | |
Chapter XXI | Miscellaneous (Pakinnakavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Buddha's Former Deeds | 390 | |
(2) The Story of the Woman Who Ate Up the Eggs of a Hen | 393 | |
(3) The Story of the Baddiya Bhikkhus | 394 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Bhaddiya, the Short One | 395 | |
(5) The Story of a Wood-Cutter's Son | 396 | |
(6) The Story of the Bhikkhu from the Country of the Vijjis | 398 | |
(7) The Story of Citta the Householder | 399 | |
(8) The Story of Culasubhadda | 400 | |
(9) The Story of the Thera Who Stayed Alone | 401 | |
Chapter XXII | The Chapter on Niraya (Nirayavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Sundari the Wandering Female Ascetic | 402 | |
(2) The Story of those Who Suffered for Their Evil Deeds | 403 | |
(3) The Bhikkhus Who Lived on the Bank of the Vaggumuda River | 404 | |
(4) The Story of Khemaka, the Son of a Rich Man | 405 | |
(5) The Story of the Obstinate Bhikkhu | 406 | |
(6) The Story of a Woman of Jealous Disposition | 407 | |
(7) The Story of Many Bhikkhus | 408 | |
(8) The Story of the Nigantha Ascetics | 408 | |
(9) The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Ascetics | 409 | |
Chapter XXIII | The Elephant (Nagavagga) | |
(1) On Subduing Oneself | 411 | |
(2) The Story of the Bhikkhu Who Had Been a Trainer of Elephants | 412 | |
(3) The Story of an Old Brahmin | 413 | |
(4) The Story of King Pasenadi of Kosala | 414 | |
(5) The Story of Samanera Sanu | 415 | |
(6) The Story of the elephant Called Paveyyaka | 416 | |
(7) The Story of a Number of Bhikkhus | 417 | |
(8) The Story of Mara | 418 | |
Chapter XXIV | Craving (Tanhavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Kapila the Fish | 420 | |
(2) The Story of a Young Sow | 421 | |
(3) The Story of an Ex-Bhikkhu | 423 | |
(4) The Story on Imprisonment | 424 | |
(5) The Story of Their Khema | 424 | |
(6) The Story of Uggasena | 426 | |
(7) The Story of Culadhanuggaha, the Skilful Archer | 427 | |
(8) The Story of Mara | 428 | |
(9) The Story of Upaka | 429 | |
(10) The Story of the Questions Raised by Sakka | 430 | |
(11) The Story of a Childless Rich Man | 431 | |
(12) The Story of Deva Ankura | 432 | |
Chapter XXV | The Bhikkhu (Bhikkhuvagga) | |
(1) The Story of Five Bhikkhus | 434 | |
(2) The Story of a Bhikkhu Who Killed a Swan (hamsa) | 434 | |
(3) The Story of Bhikkhu Kokalika | 435 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Dhammarama | 436 | |
(5) The Story of a Bhikkhu who Associated with a Follower of Devadatta | 437 | |
(6) The Story of the Giver of the First-Fruits of His Labour | 438 | |
(7) The Story of a Great Many Bhikkhus | 439 | |
(8) The Story of five Hundred Bhikkhus | 442 | |
(9) The Story of Thera Santakaya | 443 | |
(10) The Story of Thera Nangalakula | 444 | |
(11) The Story of Thera Vakkali | 445 | |
(12) The Story of Samanera Sumana | 446 | |
Chapter XXVI | The Brahmana (Brahmanavagga) | |
(1) The Story of a Brahmin Who Had Great Faith | 448 | |
(2) The Story of Thirty Bhikkhus | 449 | |
(3) The Story of Mara | 449 | |
(4) The Story of a Certain Brahmin | 450 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Ananda | 450 | |
(6) The Story of a Brahmin Recluse | 451 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Sariputta | 451 | |
(8) The Story of Their Mahapajapati Gotami | 453 | |
(9) The Story of Thera Sariputta | 454 | |
(10) The Story of Jatila the Brahmin | 456 | |
(11) The Story of a Deceitful Brahmin | 456 | |
(12) The Story of Kisagotami | 457 | |
(13) The Story of a Brahmin | 458 | |
(14) The Story of Uggasena, the Son of a Rich Man | 458 | |
(15) The Story of the Two Brahmins | 459 | |
(16) The Story of the Abusive Brahmin Brothers | 460 | |
(17) The Story of Thera Sariptta | 461 | |
(18) The Story of Thera Uppalavanna | 462 | |
(19) The Story of a Certain Brahmin | 463 | |
(20) The Story of Theri Khema | 463 | |
(21) The Story of Thera Tissa | 464 | |
(22)The Story of a Certain Bhikkhu | 466 | |
(23) The Story of four Samaneras | 467 | |
(24) The Story of Thera Mahapanthaka | 468 | |
(25) The Story of Thera Pilindavaccha | 469 | |
(26) The Story of a Certain Thera | 469 | |
(27) The Story of Thera Sariputta | 470 | |
(28) The Story of Thera Maha Moggallana | 471 | |
(29) The Story of Samanera Revata | 471 | |
(30) The Story of Thera Candabha | 472 | |
(31) The Story of Thera Sivali | 473 | |
(32) The Story of Thera Sundarasamudda | 474 | |
(33) The Story of Thera Jatila | 476 | |
(34) The Story of Thera Jotika | 477 | |
(35) The Story of Thera Nataputtaka | 479 | |
(36) The Story of Thera Naaputaka | 479 | |
(37) The Story of Thera Vangisa | 480 | |
(38) The Story of Theri Dhammadinna | 481 | |
(39) The Story of Angulimala | 482 | |
(40) The Story of Devahita | ||
The Brahmin | 483 | |
Glossary | 485 | |
Index to first lines of Pali Verses | 493 | |
List of Donors | 501 | |
Corrigenda | 531 |
From The Jacket
Dhammapada is one of the best known books of the Pitaka. It is a collection o the teachings o the Buddha expressed in clear, pithy verses. These verses were culled from various discourses given by the Buddha in the course of forty-five years of his teaching, as he travelled the valley of the Ganges and the sub-mountain tract of the Himalayas. Each verse contains a truth (dhamma), an exhortation, a piece of advice.
The present book is divided into two parts. Part 1 is the translation of the verses. The present translation of verses is from Pali into English. The Pali text used is the Dhammapada Pali approved by the Sixth International Buddhist Synod. When there is any doubt in the interpretation the dhamma concept of the verses or when the literal meaning is vague or inintelligible, the dhamma concept of the verses or when the literal meaning is vague or inintelligible, the translator has refered to the Commentary (in Pali) and the Burmese translation o the Commentary by the Nyaunglebin Sayadaw, a very learned thera. The second part of the book contains summaries of the Dhammapada stories as it is generally belived that the Dhammapada commentary written by Buddhaghosa is a great help towards a better understanding of the Dhamapada. Three hundred and five stories are included in the commentary. A translation of the verses is given at the end of each story.
In the end book contains glossary of the terms and an index of the words.
Preface
Dhammapada is one of the best known books of the Pitaka. It is a collection of the teachings of the Buddha expressed in clear, pithy verses. These verses were culled from various discourses given by the Buddha in the course of forty-five years of his teaching, as he travelled in the valley of the Ganges (Ganga) and the sub-mountain tract of the Himalayas. These verses are often terse, witty and convincing. Whenever similes are used, they are those that are easily understood even by a child, e.g., the cart's wheel, a man's shadow, a deep pool, flowers. Through these verses. The Buddha exhorts one to achieve that greatest of all conquests, the conquest of self; to escape from the evils of passion, hatred and ignorance; and to strive hard to attain freedom from craving and freedom from the round of rebirths. Each verse contains a truth (dhamma), an exhortation, a piece of advice.
Dhammapada verses are often quoted by many in many countries of the world and the book has been translated into many languages. One of the earliest translations into English was made by Max Muller in 1870. Other translations that followed are those by F. L. Woodward in 1921, by Wagismara and Saunders in 1920, and by A. L Edmunds (Hymns of the Faith) in 1902. of the recent translations, that by Narada Mahathera is the most widely known. Dr. Walpola Rahula also has translated some selected verses from the Dhammapada and has given them at the end of his book 'What the Buddha Taught,' revised edition. The Chinese version of the Dhammapada was translated into English by Samuel Beal (Texts from the Buddhist Canon known as Dhammapada) in 1878.
In Burma, translations have been made into Burmese, mostly in prose, some with paraphrases, explanations and abridgements of stories relating to the verses. In recent years, some books on Dhamapada with both Burmese and English translations, together with Pali verses, have also been published.
The Dhammapada is the second book of the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Suttanta Pitaka, consisting of four hundred and twenty-three verses in twenty-six chapters arranged under various heads. In the Dhammapada are enshrined the basic tenets of the Buddha's Teaching.
Verse (21), which begins with "Appamado amatapadam" meaning "Mindfulness is the way to Nibbana, the Deathless," is a very important and significant verse. Mindfulness is the most important element in Tranquility and Insight Meditation. The last exhortation of the Buddha just before he passed away was also to be mindful and to endeavour diligently (to complete the task of attaining freedom from the round of rebirths through Magga and Phala). It is generally accepted that it was on account of this verse on mindfulness that the Emperor Asoka of India and King Anawrahta of Burma became converts to Buddhism. Both kings had helped greatly in the propagation of Buddhism in their respective countries.
In verse (29) the Buddha has coupled his call for mindfulness with a sense of urgency. The verse runs: "Mindful amongst the negligent, highly vigilant amongst the drowsy, the wise man advances like a race horse leaving the jade behind.
Verses (1) and (2) illustrate the immutable law of Kamma, under which every deed, good or bad, comes back to the doer. Here, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of mind in all our actions and speaks of the inevitable consequences of our deeds, words and thoughts.
Verses (153) and (154) are expressions of sublime and intense joy uttered by the Buddha at the very moment of his Enlightenment. These two verses give us a graphic account of the culmination of the Buddha's search for Truth. They tell us about the Buddha finding the 'house-builder,' Craving, the cause of repeated births in Samsara. Having rid of Craving, for him no more houses (khandhas) shall be built by Craving, and there will be no more rebirths.
Verses (277), (278) and (279) are also important as they tell us about the impermanent, unsatisfactory and the non-self nature of all conditioned things. It is very important that one should perceive the true nature of all conditioned things and become weary of the khandhas, for this is the Path to Purity.
Then the Buddha shows us the Path leading to the liberation from round of rebirths, i.e., the Path with eight constituents (Atthangiko Maggo) in Verse (273). Furthe3r, the Buddha exhorts us to make our own effort in Verse (276) saying, "You yourselves should make the effort, the Tathagatas only show the way." Verse (183) gives us the teaching of the Buddhas. It says, "Do no evil, cultivate merit, purify one's mind; this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
In Verse (24) the Buddha shows us the way to success in life, thus: "If a person is energetic, mindful, pure in thought, word and deed, if he does everything with care and consideration, restrains his senses earns his living according to the Dhamma and is not unheedful, then, the fame and fortune of that mindful person increase."
These are some of the examples of the gems to be found in the Dhammapada. Dhammapada is, indeed, a philosopher, guide and friend to all.
This translation of verses is from Pali into English. The Pali text used is the Dhammapada Pali approved by the Sixth International Buddhist Synod. We have tried to make the translation as close to the text as possible, but sometimes it is very difficult, if not impossible, to find an English word that would exactly correspond to a Pali word. For example, we cannot yet find a single English word that can convey the real meaning of the word "dukkha" used in the exposition of the Four Noble Truths. In this translation, wherever the term "dukkha" carries the same meaning as it does in the Four Noble Truths, it is left untranslated, but only explained.
When there is any doubt in the interpretation of the dhamma concept of the verses or when the literal meaning is vague or unintelligible, we have referred to the Commentary (in Pali) and the Burmese translation of the commentary by the Nyaunglebin Sayadaw, a very learned thera. On many occasions we have also consulted the teachers of the Dhamma (dhammacariyas) for elucidation of perplexing words and sentences.
In addition we have also consulted Burmese translations of the Dhammapada, especially the translation by the Union Buddha Sasana Council, the translation by the Sangaja Sayadaw (1805-1976), a leading maha thera in the time of King Mindon and King Thibaw, and also the translation by Sayadaw also includes paraphrases and abridgements of the Dhammapada stories.
Summaries of the Dhammapada stories are given in the second part of the book as it is generally belived that the Dhammapada Commentary written by Buddhaghosa (5th century A. D.) is a great help towards a better understanding of the Dhammapada. Three hundred and five stories are included in the Commentary. Most of the incidents mentioned in the stories took place during the life-time of the Buddha. In some stories, some facts about some past existences were also retold.
In writing summaries of stories we have not tried to translate the Commentary. We have simply culled the facts of the stores and have rewritten them briefly. A translation of the verses is given at the end of each story.
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Chapter I | The Pairs (Yamakavagga) | |
1 | Cakkhupalatthera Vatthu | 1 |
2 | Matthakudali Vatthu | 2 |
3 | Tissatthira Vatthu | 2 |
4 | Kalayakkhini Vatthu | 3 |
5 | Kosambaka Vatthu | 3 |
6 | Mahakalatthera Vatthu | 4 |
7 | Devadatta Vatthu | 5 |
8 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 5 |
9 | Nandatthera Vatthu | 6 |
10 | Cundasukarika Vatthu | 6 |
11 | Dhammika-upasaka Vatthu | 7 |
12 | Devadatta Vatthu | 7 |
13 | Sumanadevi Vatthu | 7 |
14 | Dvesahayakabhikkhu Vatthu | 8 |
Chapter II | Mindfulness (Appamadavagga) | |
1 | Samavati Vatthu | 9 |
2 | Kumbhaghosakasetthi Vatthu | 11 |
3 | Culapanthaka Vatthu | 11 |
4 | Balanakkhattasanghuttha Vatthu | 11 |
5 | Mahakassapathera Vatthu | 12 |
6 | Dvesahayakabhikkhu Vatthu | 12 |
7 | Magha Vatthu | 13 |
8 | Annatarabhikkhu Vatthu | 13 |
9 | Nigamavasitissatthera Vatthu | 13 |
Chapter III | The Mind (Cittavagga) | |
1 | Meghiyatthera Vatthu | 14 |
2 | Annatarabhikkhu Vatthu | 14 |
3 | Ukkanthitabhikkhu Vatthu | 15 |
4 | Samgharakkhitatthera Vatthu | 15 |
5 | Cittahatthatthera Vatthu | 15 |
6 | Pancasatabhikkhu Vatthu | 16 |
7 | Putigatatissatthara Vatthu | 17 |
8 | Nandagopalaka Vatthu | 17 |
9 | Soreyya Vatthu | 17 |
Chapter IV | Flowers (Pupphavagga) | |
1 | Pancasatabhikkhu Vatthu | 18 |
2 | Maricikammatthanika Bhikkhu Vatthu | 19 |
3 | Vitatubha Vatthu | 19 |
4 | Patipujikakumari Vatthu | 20 |
5 | Macchariyakosiyasetthi Vatthu | 20 |
6 | Paveyya Ajivaka Vatthu | 20 |
7 | Chattapani Upasaka Vatthu | 20 |
8 | Visakha Vatthu | 21 |
9 | Anandattherapanha Vatthu | 21 |
10 | Mahakassapatthera Vatthu | 22 |
11 | Godhikattheraparinibbana Vatthu | 22 |
12 | Garahadinna Vatthu | 22 |
Chapter V | The Fool (Balavagga) | |
1 | Annatarapurisa Vatthu | 24 |
2 | Mahakassapa Saddhiviharika Vatthu | 24 |
3 | Anandasetthi Vatthu | 24 |
4 | Gandhibhedakacora Vatthu | 25 |
5 | Udayitthera Vatthu | 25 |
6 | Timsapaveyyakabhikkhu Vatthu | 25 |
7 | Suppabuddhakutthi Vatthu | 25 |
8 | Kassaka Vatthu | 26 |
9 | Sumanamalakara Vatthu | 26 |
10 | Uppalavannattheri Vatthu | 26 |
11 | Jambukathera Vatthu | 26 |
12 | Ahipeta Vatthu | 27 |
13 | Satthikupeti Vatthu | 27 |
14 | Cittagahapati Vatthu | 27 |
15 | Vanavasitissasamanera Vatthu | 28 |
Chapter VI | The Wise (Panditavagga) | |
1 | Radhatthera Vatthu | 29 |
2 | Assajipunbbasuka Vatthu | 29 |
3 | Channatthera Vatthu | 29 |
4 | Mahakappinatthera Vatthu | 30 |
5 | Panditasamanera Vatthu | 30 |
6 | Lakundakabhaddiyatthera Vatthu | 30 |
7 | Kannamata Vatthu | 30 |
8 | Pancassatabhikkhu Vatthu | 31 |
9 | Dhammikatthera Vatthu | 31 |
10 | Dhammassavana Vatthu | 31 |
11 | Pancasata Agantukabhikkhu Vatthu | 32 |
Chapter VII | The Arahat (Arahantavagga) | |
1 | Jivakapanha Vatthu | 34 |
2 | Mahakassapatthera Vatthu | 34 |
3 | Belatthasisatthera Vatthu | 35 |
4 | Anuraddhattera Vatthu | 35 |
5 | Mahakaccayanatthera Vatthu | 36 |
6 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 36 |
7 | Kosambivasitissattherasamanera Vatthu | 36 |
8 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 37 |
9 | Khadiravaniyarevatthera Vatthu | 37 |
10 | Annatara Itthi Vatthu | 37 |
Chapter VIII | The Thousand (Sahassavagga) | |
1 | Tambadathika Coraghataka Vatthu | 38 |
2 | Bahiyadaruciriya Vatthu | 38 |
3 | Kundalakesitheri Vatthu | 38 |
4 | Anatthapucchakabrahmana Vatthu | 39 |
5 | Sariputtattherassa Matula Brahmana Vatthu | 39 |
6 | Sariputtherassa Bhagineyya Vatthu | 39 |
7 | Sariputtattherassa Sahayaka Brahmana Vatthu | 40 |
8 | Ayurvaddhanakumara Vatthu | 40 |
9 | Samkiccasamanera Vatthu | 40 |
10 | Khanu Kondannatthera Vatthu | 41 |
11 | Sappadasatthera Vatthu | 41 |
12 | Patacaratheri Vatthu | 41 |
13 | Kisagotami Vatthu | 42 |
14 | Bahuputtikattheri Vatthu | 42 |
Chapter IX | Evil (Papavagga) | |
1 | Culekasataka Vatthu | 43 |
2 | Seyyasakatthera Vatthu | 43 |
3 | Lajadevadhia Vatthu | 43 |
4 | Anathapindikasetthi Vatthu | 43 |
5 | Asannataparikkhara Vatthu | 44 |
6 | Bilalapadakasetthi Vatthu | 44 |
7 | Mahadhanavanija Vatthu | 45 |
8 | Kukkutamittanessada Vatthu | 45 |
9 | Kokasunakhaluddaka Vatthu | 45 |
10 | Manikarakulupaka Tissatthera Vatthu | 46 |
11 | Tayojana Vatthu | 46 |
12 | Suppabuddhasakya Vatthu | 46 |
Chapter X | Punishment (Dandavagga) | |
1 & 2 | Chabbaggiya Bhikkhu Vatthu | 47 |
3 | Sambahula Kumaraka Vatthu | 47 |
4 | Kondadhanatthera Vatthu | 48 |
5 | Uposarhika I thinam Vatthu | 48 |
6 | Ajagarapeta Vatthu | 48 |
7 | Maha Moggallanatthera Vatthu | 49 |
8 | Bahubhandika Bhikkhu Vatthu | 49 |
9 | Santati Mahamatta Vatthu | 50 |
10 | Pilotikatissatthera Vatthu | 50 |
11 | Sukhasamanera Vatthu | 51 |
Chapter XI | Ageing (Jaravagga) | |
1 | Visakhava Sahayikanam Vatthu | 52 |
2 | Sirima Vatthu | 52 |
3 | Uttaratheri Vatthu | 52 |
4 | Sambahula Adhimanikakkhu Vatthu | 53 |
5 | Janapadakalyani Rupanadatheri Vatthu | 53 |
6 | Mallikadevi Vatthu | 53 |
7 | Laludayi Thera Vatthu | 53 |
8 | Udana Vatthu | 54 |
9 | Mahadhanasetthiputta Vatthu | 54 |
Chapter XII | Self (Attavagga) | |
1 | Bodhirrajakumara Vatthu | 56 |
2 | Upanandasakyaputtatthera Vatthu | 56 |
3 | Padhanikatissatthera Vatthu | 56 |
4 | Kumarakassapamatthera Vatthu | 57 |
5 | Mahakala Upasaka Vatthu | 57 |
6 | Devadatta Vatthu | 57 |
7 | Samghabhedaparisakkana Vatthu | 57 |
8 | Kalatthera Vatthu | 58 |
9 | Culakala Upasaka Vatthu | 58 |
10 | Attadatthatthera Vatthu | 58 |
Chapter XIII | The World (Lokavagga) | |
1 | Daharabhikhu Vatthu | 59 |
2 | Suddhodana Vatthu | 59 |
3 | Pancasatavipassakabhikkhu Vatthu | 60 |
4 | Abhayarajakumara Vatthu | 60 |
5 | Sammajjanatthera Vatthu | 60 |
6 | Angulimalatthera Vatthu | 61 |
7 | Pesakaradhikkhu Vatthu | 61 |
8 | Timasabhikkhu Vatthu | 61 |
9 | Cincamanavika Vatthu | 62 |
10 | Asadisadana Vatthu | 62 |
11 | Anathapindikaputtakala Vatthu | 62 |
Chapter XIV | The Buddha (Buddhavagga) | |
1 | Maradhitara Vatthu | 63 |
2 | Devorohana Vatthu | 64 |
3 | Erakapattanagaraja Vatthu | 64 |
4 | Anandatherapanha Vatthu | 64 |
5 | Anabhiratabhikkhu Vatthu | 65 |
6 | Aggidattabrahmana Vatthu | 65 |
7 | Anandattheraoanha Vatthu | 66 |
8 | Sambahulabhikkhu Vatthu | 67 |
9 | Kassapadasabalassa Suvannacetity Vatthu | 67 |
Chapter XV | Happiness (Sukhavagga) | |
1 | Natikalahavupasamana Vatthu | 68 |
2 | Mara Vatthu | 68 |
3 | Kosalaranno Parajaya Vatthu | 69 |
4 | Annatarakuladarika Vatthu | 69 |
5 | Eka Upasaka Vatthu | 69 |
6 | Pasenadikosala Vatthu | 70 |
7 | Tissatthera Vatthu | 70 |
8 | Sakka Vatthu | 70 |
Chapter XVI | Affection (Piyavagga) | |
1 | Tayojanapabbajita Vattha | 72 |
2 | Annatarakutumbika Vatthu | 72 |
3 | Visakha Vatthu | 73 |
4 | Licchavi Vatthu | 73 |
5 | Anitthigandhakumara Vatthu | 73 |
6 | Annatarabrahmana Vatthu | 73 |
7 | Pancasatadaraka Vatthu | 74 |
8 | Eka Anagamitthera Vatthu | 74 |
9 | Nandiya Vatthu | 74 |
Chapter XVII | Impurities (Malavagga) | |
1 | Goghatakaputta Vatthu | 79 |
2 | Annatarabrahmana Vatthu | 80 |
3 | Tissatthera Vatthu | 80 |
4 | Laludayi Vatthu | 80 |
5 | Annatarakulaputta Vatthu | 80 |
6 | Culasaribhikkhu Vatthu | 81 |
7 | Panca Upasaka Vatthu | 81 |
8 | Tissadahahara Vatthu | 82 |
9 | Panca Upasaka Vatthu | 82 |
10 | Mendakasetthi Vatthu | 83 |
11 | Ujjhanasannitthera Vatthu | 83 |
12 | Subhaddhaparibbajaka Vatthu | 83 |
Chapter XIX | The Just or the Righteous (Dhammatthavagga) | |
1 | Vinicchayamahamatta Vatthu | 85 |
2 | Chabbaggiya Vatthu | 85 |
3 | Ekudanakhinasava Vatthu | 85 |
4 | Lakudakabhaddiyatthera Vatthu | 86 |
5 | Sambahalabhikkhu Vatthu | 86 |
6 | Hatthaka Vatthu | 87 |
7 | Annatarabrahmana Vatthu | 87 |
8 | Titthiya Vatthu | 88 |
9 | Balisika Vatthu | 88 |
10 | Sambahulasiladisampannabhikkhu Vatthu | 88 |
Chapter XX | The Path (Maggavagga) | |
1 | Pancasatabhikkhu Vatthu | 90 |
2, 3 and 4 | Aniccalakkana, Dukkhalakkana & Anatthalakkhana Vatthu | 91 |
5 | Padhanakammikammikatissatthera Vatthu | 92 |
6 | Sukarapeta Vatthu | 92 |
7 | Potthilatthera Vatthu | 92 |
8 | Pancamahallakabhikkhu Vatthu | 93 |
9 | Suvannakaratthera Vatthu | 93 |
10 | Mahadhanavanija Vatthu | 93 |
11 | Kisagotami Vattha | 94 |
12 | Patacara Vatthu | 94 |
Chapter XXI | Miscellaneous (Pakinnakavagga) | |
1 | Attanopubbakamma Vatthu | 95 |
2 | Kukkutandakhadika Vatthu | 95 |
3 | Bhaddhiyanam Bhikkhunam Vatthu | 95 |
4 | Lakundaka Bhaddiya Vatthu | 96 |
5 | Darusakatikaputta Vatthu | 96 |
6 | Vajjiputtakabhikkhu Vatthu | 98 |
7 | Cittagahapati Vatthu | 98 |
8 | Culasubhadda Vatthu | 98 |
9 | Ekaviharitthera Vatthu | 99 |
Chapter XXII | The Chapter on Niraya (Nirayavagga) | |
1 | Sundariparibbajika Vatthu | 100 |
2 | Duccaritaphalapilita Vatthu | 100 |
3 | Vaggumudadriya Bhikkhu Vatthu | 100 |
4 | Khemakasetthiputta Vatthu | 101 |
5 | Dubbacabhikkhu Vatthu | 101 |
6 | Issapakata Itthi Vatthu | 102 |
7 | Sambahulabhikhu Vatthu | 102 |
8 | Nigantha Vatthu | 103 |
9 | Titthiyasavaka Vatthu | 103 |
Chapter XXIII | The Elephant (Nagavagga) | |
1 | Attadanta Vatthu | 104 |
2 | Hatthacariyapubbaka Bhikkhu Vatthu | 104 |
3 | Parijinna Brahmanaputta Vatthu | 105 |
4 | Pasenadikosala Vatthu | 105 |
5 | Sanusamanera Vatthu | 105 |
6 | Paveyyakahanhi Vatthu | 105 |
7 | Sambahulabhikkhu Vatthu | 106 |
8 | Mara Vatthu | 106 |
Chapter XXIV | Craving (Tanhavagga) | |
1 | Kapilamaccha Vatthu | 108 |
2 | Sukarapotika Vatthu | 109 |
3 | Vibhantabhikhu Vatthu | 110 |
4 | Eandhanagara Vatthu | 110 |
5 | Khematheri Vatthu | 111 |
6 | Uggasena Vatthu | 111 |
7 | Culadhanuggaha Pandita Vatthu | 111 |
8 | Mara Vatthu | 112 |
9 | Upakajivaka Vatthu | 113 |
10 | Sakkapanha Vatthu | 113 |
11 | Aputtakasetthi Vatthu | 113 |
12 | Ankura Vatthu | 114 |
Chapter XXV | The Bhikkhu (Bhikkhuvagga) | |
1 | Pancabhikkhu Vatthu | 115 |
2 | Hamsaghatakabhikkhu Vatthu | 115 |
3 | Kokalika Vatthu | 115 |
4 | Dhammaramatthera Vatthu | 116 |
5 | Vipakkhasevaka Bhikkhu Vatthu | 116 |
6 | Pancaggadayaka Brahmana Vatthu | 117 |
7 | Sambahulabhikkhu Vatthu | 117 |
8 | Pancasatabhikkhu Vatthu | 119 |
9 | Santakayatthera Vatthu | 120 |
10 | Nagalakulatthera Vatthu | 120 |
11 | Vakkalithera Vatthu | 120 |
12 | Sumanasamanera Vatthu | 121 |
Chapter XXVI | Brahmana or Arahat (Brahmanavagga) | |
1 | Pasadabahulabrahmana Vatthu | 122 |
2 | Sambahulabhikkhu Vatthu | 122 |
3 | Mara Vatthu | 122 |
4 | Annatarabrahmana Vatthu | 123 |
5 | Anandatthera Vatthu | 123 |
6 | Annatarabrahmana Pabajita Vatthu | 123 |
7 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 124 |
8 | Mahapajapatigotami Vatthu | 124 |
9 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 124 |
10 | Jatilabrahmana Vatthu | 125 |
11 | Kuhakabrahmana Vatthu | 125 |
12 | Kisagotami Vatthu | 125 |
13 | Eka Brahmana Vatthu | 126 |
14 | Ugasenasetthiputta Vatthu | 126 |
15 | Dve Brahmana Vatthu | 126 |
16 | Akkosakabharadvaja Vatthu | 127 |
17 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 127 |
18 | Uppalayanna Their Vatthu | 127 |
19 | Annaparabrahmana Vatthu | 128 |
20 | Khemabhikkhuni Vatthu | 128 |
21 | Pabbharavasitissathera Vatthu | 128 |
22 | Annatarabhikkhu Vatthu | 129 |
23 | Samaneranam Vatthu | 129 |
24 | Mahapanthakatthera Vatthu | 129 |
25 | Pilindavacchakatthera Vatthu | 130 |
26 | Annatarabhinam Vatthu | 130 |
27 | Sariputtatthera Vatthu | 130 |
28 | Mahamoggalianatthera Vatthu | 130 |
29 | Revatatthera Vatthu | 131 |
30 | Candavacchatthera Vatthu | 131 |
31 | Sivalitthera Vatthu | 131 |
32 | Sundarasamuddatthera Vatthu | 132 |
33 | Jatilatthera Vatthu | 132 |
34 | Jotikatthera Vatthu | 132 |
35 | Nataputtakatthera Vatthu | 132 |
36 | Nataputtakatthera Vatthu | 133 |
37 | Vangisathera Vatthu | 133 |
38 | Dhammadinna Theri Vatthu | 133 |
39 | Angulimalatthera Vatthu | 134 |
40 | Devahitabrahmana Vatthu | 134 |
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Chapter | The Pairs (Yamakavagga) | |
1 | The Story of Thera Cakkhupala | 135 |
2 | The Story of Matthakundali | 136 |
3 | The Story of Thera Tissa | 137 |
4 | The Story of Kalayakkhini | 138 |
5 | The Story of Kosambi Bhikkhus | 139 |
6 | The Story of Thera Mahakala | 140 |
7 | The Story of Devadatta | 141 |
8 | The Story of Thera Sariputta | 143 |
9 | The Story of Thera Nanda | 145 |
10 | The Story of Cundasukarika | 147 |
11 | The Story of Dhammika Upasaka | 147 |
12 | The Story of Devadatta | 148 |
13 | The Story of Sumanadevi | 150 |
14 | The Story of Two Friends | 151 |
Chapter II | Mindfulness (Appamadavagga) | |
1 | The Story of Samavati | 153 |
2 | The Story of Kumbhaghosaka, the Banker | 156 |
3 | The Story of Culapanthaka | 158 |
4 | The Story of Balankkhatta Festival | 160 |
5 | The Story of Thera Mahakassapa | 161 |
6 | The Story of the Two Companion Bhikkhus | 161 |
7 | The Story of Magha | 162 |
8 | The Story of Certain Bhikkhu | 163 |
9 | The Story of Thera Nigamavasitissa | 164 |
Chapter III | The Mind (Cittavagga) | |
1 | The Story of Thera Meghiya | 166 |
2 | The Story of a Certain Bhikkhu | 167 |
3 | The Story of a Certain Disgruntled Bhikkhu | 168 |
4 | The Story of Thera Samgharakkhita | 169 |
5 | The Story of Thera Cittahattha | 171 |
6 | The Story of Five Hundred Bhikkhus | 172 |
7 | The Story of Tissa, the Thera with a Stinking Body | 174 |
8 | The Story of Nanda, the Herdsman | 175 |
9 | The Story of Soreyya | 176 |
Chapter IV | Flowers (Pupphavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Five Hundred Bhikkhus | 179 | |
(2) The Story of the Bhikkhu who Contemplates the Body as a Mirage | 180 | |
(3) The Story of Vitatubha | 180 | |
(4) The Story of Patipujika Kumari | 182 | |
(5) The Story of Kosiya, the Miserly Rich Man | 183 | |
(6) The Story of the Ascetic Paveyya | 184 | |
(7) The Story of Chatapani, a Lay Disciple | 185 | |
(8) The Story of Visakha | 186 | |
(9) The Story of the Question Raised by the Venerable Ananda | 189 | |
(10) The Story of Thera Mahakassapa | 190 | |
(11) The Story of Thera Godhika | 191 | |
(12) The Story of Garahadinna | 192 | |
Chapter V | The Fool (Balavagga) | |
(1) The Story of a Certain Person | 195 | |
(2) The Story of a Resident Pupil of Thera Mahakassapa | 197 | |
(3) The Story of Ananda, the Rich Man | 197 | |
(4) The Story of Two Pick-Pockets | 199 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Udayi | 199 | |
(6) The Story of Thirty Bhikkhus from Paveyyaka | 200 | |
(7) The Story of Suppabhuddha, the Leper | 201 | |
(8) The Story of a Farmer | 202 | |
(9) The Story of Sumana, the Florist | 203 | |
(10) The Story of Their Uppalavanna | 204 | |
(11) The Story of Thera Jambuka | 205 | |
(12) The Story of Ahipeta | 207 | |
(13) The Story of Satthikutapeta | 208 | |
(14) The Story of Citta the Householder | 209 | |
(15) The Story of Samanera Tissa of the Forest Monastery | 211 | |
Chapter VI | The Wise (Panditavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Thera Radha | 214 | |
(2) The Story of Bhikkhus Assaji and Puna bbasuka | 215 | |
(3) The Story of Thera Channa | 215 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Mahakappina | 216 | |
(5) The Story of Samanera Pandita | 218 | |
(6) The Story of Thera Lakundaka Bhaddiya | 219 | |
(7) The Story of Kanamata | 220 | |
(8) The Story of Five Hundred Bhikkhus | 222 | |
(9) The Story of Thera Dhammika | 223 | |
(10) The Story of Dhamma Listeners | 224 | |
(11) The Story of Five Hundred Visiting Bhikkhus | 225 | |
Chapter VII | The Arahat (Arahantavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Question Asked by Jivaka | 226 | |
(2) The Story of Thera Mahakassapa | 227 | |
(3) The Story of Thera Belatthasisa | 228 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Anuruddha | 228 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Mahakaccayana | 229 | |
(6) The Story of Thera Sariputta | 230 | |
(7) The Story of a Samanera from Kosambi | 231 | |
(8) The Story of Thera Sariputta | 232 | |
(9) The Story of Thera Revata | 233 | |
(10) The Story of a Woman | 235 | |
Chapter VIII | The Thousand (Sahassavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Tambadathika | 236 | |
(2) The Story of Bahiyadaruciriya | 237 | |
(3) The Story of their Kundalakesi | 239 | |
(4) The Story of the Brahmin Anatthapucchaka | 241 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Sariputta's Uncle | 242 | |
(6) The Story of Thera Sariputta's Nephew | 242 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Sariputta's Friend | 243 | |
(8) The Story of Ayuvaddhanakumara | 244 | |
(9) The Story of Samanera Samkicca | 245 | |
(10)The Story of Khanu-Sappadasa | 247 | |
(11) The Story of Thera Sappadasa | 248 | |
(12) The Story of Their Patacara | 249 | |
(13) The Story of Their Kisagotami | 251 | |
(14) The Story of Their Bahuputtika | 253 | |
Chapter IX | Evil (Papavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Culekasataka | 255 | |
(2) The Story of Thera Seyyasaka | 257 | |
(3) The story of Lajadevadhita | 257 | |
(4) The Story of Anathapindika | 258 | |
(5) The Story of a Careless Bhikkhu | 260 | |
(6) The Story of Bilalapadaka | 260 | |
(7) The Story of Mahadhana | 262 | |
(8) The Story of Kukkutamitta | 263 | |
(9) The Story of Koka the Huntsman | 265 | |
(10) The Story of Thera Tissa | 266 | |
(11) The Story of Three Group of Persons | 268 | |
(12) The Story of King Suppabuddha | 270 | |
Chapter X | Punishment (Dandavagga) | |
(1) The Story of a Group of Six Bhikkhus | 272 | |
(2) The Story of a Group of Six Bhikkhus | 272 | |
(3) The Story of Many Youths | 273 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Kondadhana | 273 | |
(5) The Story of Some Ladies Observing the Moral Precepts | 275 | |
(6) The Story of the Boa Constrictor Peta | 276 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Maha Moggallana | 277 | |
(8) The Story of Bhikkhu Bahubhandika | 278 | |
(9) The Story of Santati the Minister | 280 | |
(10) The Story of Thera Pilotikatissa | 281 | |
(11) The Story of Samanera Sukha | 283 | |
Chapter XI | Ageing (Jaravagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Companions of Visakha | 285 | |
(2) The Story of Sirima | 286 | |
(3) The Story of Their Uttara | 287 | |
(4) The Story of Adhimanika Bhikkhu | 288 | |
(5) The Story of Their Rupananda (Janapadakalyani) | 289 | |
(6) The Story of Queen Mallika | 291 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Laludayi | 292 | |
(8) The Story Concerning the "Words of Exultation of the Buddha" | 293 | |
(9) The Story of the Son of Mahadhana | 294 | |
Chapter XII | Self (Attavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Boddhirajakumara | 226 | |
(2) The Story of Thera Upananda Sakyaputta | 297 | |
(3) The Story of Thera Padhanikatissa | 298 | |
(4) The Story of the Mother of Kumarakassapa | 299 | |
(5) The Story of Mahakala Upasaka | 301 | |
(6) The Story of Davadatta | 302 | |
(7) The Story of Schism in the Order | 303 | |
(8) The Story of Thera Kala | 305 | |
(9) The Story of Culakala Upasaka | 306 | |
(10) The Story of Thera Attadattha | 307 | |
Chapter XIII | The World (Lokavagga) | |
(1) The Story of a young Bhikkhu | 308 | |
(2) The Story of King Suddhodana | 309 | |
(3) The Story of five Hundred Bhikkhus | 310 | |
(4) The Story of Prince Abhaya | 311 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Sammajjana | 311 | |
(6) The Story of Thera Angulimala | 312 | |
(7) The Story of the Weaver-Girl | 315 | |
(8) The Story of Thirty Bhikkhus | 317 | |
(9) The Story of Cincamanavika | 318 | |
(10) The Story of the Unrivalled Alms-Giving | 319 | |
(11) The Story of Kala, son of Anathapindika | 321 | |
Chapter XIV | The Buddha (Buddhavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Three Daughters of Mara | 223 | |
(2) The Story of the Buddha's Return From the Tavatimsa Deva World | 324 | |
(3) The Story of Erakapatta the Naga King | 326 | |
(4) The Story of the Question raised by Thera Ananda | 327 | |
(5) The Story of a Dissatisfied Young Bhikkhu | 328 | |
(6) The Story of Aggidatta | 329 | |
(7) The Story of the Question Raised by Thera Ananda | 331 | |
(8) The Story of Many Bhikkhus | 332 | |
(9) The Story of the Golden Stupa of Kassapa Buddha | 333 | |
Chapter XV | Happiness (Sukhavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Pacification of the Relatives of the Buddha | 335 | |
(2) The Story of Mara | 336 | |
(3) The Story of the defeat of the King of Kosala | 337 | |
(4) The Story of a Young Bride | 338 | |
(5) The Story of a Lay-disciple | 339 | |
(6) The Story of King Pasenadi of Kosala | 340 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Tissa | 340 | |
(8) The Story of Sakka | 341 | |
Chapter XVI | Affection (Piyavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Three Daughters of Mara | 323 | |
(2) The Story of the Buddha's Return from the Tavatimsa Deva World | 324 | |
(3) The Story of Erakapatta the Naga King | 326 | |
(4) The Story of the Question raised by Thera Ananda | 327 | |
(5) The Story of a Dissatisfied Young Bhikkhu | 328 | |
(6) The Story of Aggidatta | 329 | |
(7) The Story of the Question Raised by Thera Ananda | 331 | |
(8) The Story of Many Bhikkhus | 332 | |
(9) The Story of the Golden Stupa of Kassapa Buddha | 333 | |
Chapter XV | Happiness (Sukhavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Pacification of the Relatives of the Buddha | 335 | |
(2) The Story of Mara | 336 | |
(3) the Story of the Defeat of the King of Kosala | 337 | |
(4) The Story of a Young Bride | 338 | |
(5) The Story of a Lay-disciple | 339 | |
(6) The Story of King Pasenadi of Kosala | 340 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Tissa | 340 | |
(8) The Story of Sakka | 341 | |
Chapter XVI | Affection (Piyavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Three Ascetics | 343 | |
(2) The Story of a Rich Householder | 343 | |
(3) The Story of Visakha | 344 | |
(4) The Story of Licchavi Princes | 345 | |
(5) The Story of Anitthigandha Kumara | 345 | |
(6) The Story of a Brahmin | 346 | |
(7) The Story of Five Hundred Boys | 347 | |
(8) The Story of an Anagami Thera | 348 | |
(9) The Story of Nandiya | 349 | |
Chapter XVII | Anger (Kodhavagga) | |
(1) The Story of princess Rohini | 350 | |
(2) The Story of a Bhikkhu | 351 | |
(3) the Story of Uttara the Lay-disciple | 352 | |
(4) The Story of the Question Raised by Thera Maha Moggallana | 354 | |
(5) The Story of the Brahmin Who Had Been the 'Father of the Buddha' | 355 | |
(6) The Story of Punna the Slave-Girl | 356 | |
(7) The Story of Atula the Lay-Disciple | 357 | |
(8) The Story of a Group of Six Bhikkhus | 358 | |
Chapter XVIII | Impurities (Malavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Son of a Butcher | 360 | |
(2) The Story of a Brahmin | 361 | |
(3) The Story of Thera Tissa | 362 | |
(4) The Story of Laludayi | 363 | |
(5) The Story of a Man whose Wife Committed Adultery | 364 | |
(6) The Story of Culasari | 365 | |
(7) The Story of Five Lay-Disciples | 365 | |
(8) The Story of Tissa | 366 | |
(9) The Story of Five Lay-Disciples | 365 | |
(10) The Story of Mendaka the Rich Man | 368 | |
(11) The Story of Thera Ujjhanasanni | 369 | |
(12) The Story of Subhadda the Wandering Ascetic | 370 | |
Chapter XIX | The Just or the Righteous (Dhammatthavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Judge | 372 | |
(2) The Story of a Group of Six Bhikkhus | 372 | |
(3) The Story of Ekudana the Arahat | 373 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Bhaddiya | 374 | |
(5) The Story of Some Bhikkhus | 375 | |
(6) The Story of Bhikkhu Hatthaka | 376 | |
(7) The Story of a Brahmin | 376 | |
(8) The Story of the Followers of Non-Buddhist Doctrines | 377 | |
(9) The Story of a Fisherman Named Ariya | 378 | |
(10) The Story of Some Bhikkhus | 379 | |
Chapter XX | The Path (Maggavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Five Hundred Bhikkhus | 380 | |
(2) (3) & (4) Stories relating to Anicca, Dukkha and Anatta | 381 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Tissa the Idle One | 382 | |
(6) The Story of a Swine Peta | 383 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Potthila | 384 | |
(8) The Story of Five Old Bhikkhus | 385 | |
(9) The Story of a Thera who Had Been a Goldsmith | 386 | |
(10) The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant | 387 | |
(11) The Story of Kisagotami | 388 | |
(12) The Story of Patacara | 389 | |
Chapter XXI | Miscellaneous (Pakinnakavagga) | |
(1) The Story of the Buddha's Former Deeds | 390 | |
(2) The Story of the Woman Who Ate Up the Eggs of a Hen | 393 | |
(3) The Story of the Baddiya Bhikkhus | 394 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Bhaddiya, the Short One | 395 | |
(5) The Story of a Wood-Cutter's Son | 396 | |
(6) The Story of the Bhikkhu from the Country of the Vijjis | 398 | |
(7) The Story of Citta the Householder | 399 | |
(8) The Story of Culasubhadda | 400 | |
(9) The Story of the Thera Who Stayed Alone | 401 | |
Chapter XXII | The Chapter on Niraya (Nirayavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Sundari the Wandering Female Ascetic | 402 | |
(2) The Story of those Who Suffered for Their Evil Deeds | 403 | |
(3) The Bhikkhus Who Lived on the Bank of the Vaggumuda River | 404 | |
(4) The Story of Khemaka, the Son of a Rich Man | 405 | |
(5) The Story of the Obstinate Bhikkhu | 406 | |
(6) The Story of a Woman of Jealous Disposition | 407 | |
(7) The Story of Many Bhikkhus | 408 | |
(8) The Story of the Nigantha Ascetics | 408 | |
(9) The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Ascetics | 409 | |
Chapter XXIII | The Elephant (Nagavagga) | |
(1) On Subduing Oneself | 411 | |
(2) The Story of the Bhikkhu Who Had Been a Trainer of Elephants | 412 | |
(3) The Story of an Old Brahmin | 413 | |
(4) The Story of King Pasenadi of Kosala | 414 | |
(5) The Story of Samanera Sanu | 415 | |
(6) The Story of the elephant Called Paveyyaka | 416 | |
(7) The Story of a Number of Bhikkhus | 417 | |
(8) The Story of Mara | 418 | |
Chapter XXIV | Craving (Tanhavagga) | |
(1) The Story of Kapila the Fish | 420 | |
(2) The Story of a Young Sow | 421 | |
(3) The Story of an Ex-Bhikkhu | 423 | |
(4) The Story on Imprisonment | 424 | |
(5) The Story of Their Khema | 424 | |
(6) The Story of Uggasena | 426 | |
(7) The Story of Culadhanuggaha, the Skilful Archer | 427 | |
(8) The Story of Mara | 428 | |
(9) The Story of Upaka | 429 | |
(10) The Story of the Questions Raised by Sakka | 430 | |
(11) The Story of a Childless Rich Man | 431 | |
(12) The Story of Deva Ankura | 432 | |
Chapter XXV | The Bhikkhu (Bhikkhuvagga) | |
(1) The Story of Five Bhikkhus | 434 | |
(2) The Story of a Bhikkhu Who Killed a Swan (hamsa) | 434 | |
(3) The Story of Bhikkhu Kokalika | 435 | |
(4) The Story of Thera Dhammarama | 436 | |
(5) The Story of a Bhikkhu who Associated with a Follower of Devadatta | 437 | |
(6) The Story of the Giver of the First-Fruits of His Labour | 438 | |
(7) The Story of a Great Many Bhikkhus | 439 | |
(8) The Story of five Hundred Bhikkhus | 442 | |
(9) The Story of Thera Santakaya | 443 | |
(10) The Story of Thera Nangalakula | 444 | |
(11) The Story of Thera Vakkali | 445 | |
(12) The Story of Samanera Sumana | 446 | |
Chapter XXVI | The Brahmana (Brahmanavagga) | |
(1) The Story of a Brahmin Who Had Great Faith | 448 | |
(2) The Story of Thirty Bhikkhus | 449 | |
(3) The Story of Mara | 449 | |
(4) The Story of a Certain Brahmin | 450 | |
(5) The Story of Thera Ananda | 450 | |
(6) The Story of a Brahmin Recluse | 451 | |
(7) The Story of Thera Sariputta | 451 | |
(8) The Story of Their Mahapajapati Gotami | 453 | |
(9) The Story of Thera Sariputta | 454 | |
(10) The Story of Jatila the Brahmin | 456 | |
(11) The Story of a Deceitful Brahmin | 456 | |
(12) The Story of Kisagotami | 457 | |
(13) The Story of a Brahmin | 458 | |
(14) The Story of Uggasena, the Son of a Rich Man | 458 | |
(15) The Story of the Two Brahmins | 459 | |
(16) The Story of the Abusive Brahmin Brothers | 460 | |
(17) The Story of Thera Sariptta | 461 | |
(18) The Story of Thera Uppalavanna | 462 | |
(19) The Story of a Certain Brahmin | 463 | |
(20) The Story of Theri Khema | 463 | |
(21) The Story of Thera Tissa | 464 | |
(22)The Story of a Certain Bhikkhu | 466 | |
(23) The Story of four Samaneras | 467 | |
(24) The Story of Thera Mahapanthaka | 468 | |
(25) The Story of Thera Pilindavaccha | 469 | |
(26) The Story of a Certain Thera | 469 | |
(27) The Story of Thera Sariputta | 470 | |
(28) The Story of Thera Maha Moggallana | 471 | |
(29) The Story of Samanera Revata | 471 | |
(30) The Story of Thera Candabha | 472 | |
(31) The Story of Thera Sivali | 473 | |
(32) The Story of Thera Sundarasamudda | 474 | |
(33) The Story of Thera Jatila | 476 | |
(34) The Story of Thera Jotika | 477 | |
(35) The Story of Thera Nataputtaka | 479 | |
(36) The Story of Thera Naaputaka | 479 | |
(37) The Story of Thera Vangisa | 480 | |
(38) The Story of Theri Dhammadinna | 481 | |
(39) The Story of Angulimala | 482 | |
(40) The Story of Devahita | ||
The Brahmin | 483 | |
Glossary | 485 | |
Index to first lines of Pali Verses | 493 | |
List of Donors | 501 | |
Corrigenda | 531 |