Dhammapada Part I

Dhammapada Verses 231 - 234: Guarding the Doors

Verse 231 Let a man guard himself against irritability in bodily action; let him be controlled in deed. Abandoning bodily misconduct, let him practice good conduct in de

Dhammapada Verse 227 - 230: Blamed

Verse 227 O Atula! Indeed, this is an ancient practice, not one only of today: they blame those who remain silent, they blame those who speak much, they blame those who

Dhammapada Verse 226: Ever Awake

Verse 226 Those who are ever vigilant, who discipline themselves day and night, and are ever intent upon Nibbana—their defilements fade away. (Translated by Acharya Bu

Dhammapada Verse 225: Never Falling Away

Verse 225 Those sages who are inoffensive and ever restrained in body, go to the Deathless State, where, having gone, they grieve no more. (Translated by Acharya Buddh

Dhammapada Verse 224: The Abode of Angels

Verse 224 Speak the truth; yield not to anger; when asked, give even if you only have a little. By these three means can one reach the presence of the gods. (Translate

Dhammapada Verse 223: Conquer

Verse 223 Overcome the angry by non-anger; overcome the wicked by goodness; overcome the miser by generosity; overcome the liar by truth. (Translated by Acharya Buddha

Dhammapada Verse 222: A Charioteer

Verse 222 He who checks rising anger as a charioteer checks a rolling chariot, him I call a true charioteer. Others only hold the reins. (Translated by Acharya Buddhar

Dhammapada Verse 221: Nothing to Get Hung About

Verse 221 One should give up anger, renounce pride, and overcome all fetters. Suffering never befalls him who clings not to mind and body and is detached. (Translated

Dhammapada Verse 219 & 220: Receiving a Loved One

Verse 219 When, after a long absence, a man safely returns from afar, his relatives, friends and well-wishers welcome him home on arrival. Verse 220 As kinsmen welcome

Dhammapada Verse 218: Ineffable Upstream

Verse 218 One who is intent upon the Ineffable (Nibbana), dwells with mind inspired (by supramundane wisdom), and is no more bound by sense pleasures—such a man is calle

Dhammapada Verse 217: They Are Dear

Verse 217 People hold dear him who embodies virtue and insight, who is principled, has realized the truth, and who himself does what he ought to be doing. (Translated

Dhammapada Verse 216: Dangerous Thirst

Verse 216 From craving springs grief, from craving springs fear. For one who is wholly free from craving there is no grief; whence then fear? (Translated by Acharya Bu

Dhammapada Verse 215: Dangerous Desire

Verse 215 From lust springs grief, from lust springs fear. For one who is wholly free from craving there is no grief; whence then fear? (Translated by Acharya Buddhara

Dhammapada Verse 214: Dangerous Love

Verse 214 From attachment springs grief, from attachment springs fear. For one who is wholly free from attachment there is no grief, whence then fear? (Translated by A

Dhammapada Verse 213: Dangerous Affection

Verse 213 From affection springs grief, from affection springs fear. For one who is wholly free from affection there is no grief, whence then fear? (Translated by Acha

Dhammapada Verse 212: No Sorrow, Whence Fear?

Verse 212 From endearment springs grief, from endearment springs fear. For one who is wholly free from endearment there is no grief, whence then fear? (Translated by A

Dhammapada Verses 209 - 211: Cherished

Verse 209 Giving himself to things to be shunned and not exerting where exertion is needed, a seeker after pleasures, having given up his true welfare, envies those inte

Dhammapada Verses 206 - 208: Happy with the Noble

Verse 206 Good is it to see the Noble Ones; to live with them is ever blissful. One will always be happy by not encountering fools. Verse 207 Indeed, he who moves in t

Dhammapada Verse 205: Flavour of Dhamma

Verse 205 Having savored the taste of solitude and peace (of Nibbana), pain-free and stainless he becomes, drinking deep the taste of the bliss of the Truth. (Translat

Dhammapada Verse 204: Four Ultimates

Verse 204 Health is the most precious gain and contentment the greatest wealth. A trustworthy person is the best kinsman, Nibbana the highest bliss. (Translated by Ach