The Dhamapada: Or The Path Of Righteousness

by Norton F.W. Hazeldine

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Genres: Religion, Reference, Spirituality, Classics

88 pages, Paperback

First published August 17, 2009

Reviews

[Charles Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a scripture... you either love 💘 it or hate it.

[Angelo Canillas · Rating 5 out of 5]

The teachings of Buddha, curated into a poetic masterpiece that is enthralling, both in its depth and practicality. Fantastic companion to life.

[R. August · Rating 3 out of 5]

I tend to agree with the school of thought that sees this work as rather cliche, and lacking in many deeper insights that I was hoping to find. "One day of virtue is better than 100 days of evil." Um, yeah, I know. "He who focuses on purity is a good, he how focuses on base desires is not good." Yup, knew that too. I was hoping for a deeper analysis of the human condition. There were parts that were worthwhile - how both winning and losing will cause unhappiness was excellent - but these insights were few and far between. Thankfully the sutras redeem the tradition.

[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

A series of Buddhist verses about the importance of following 'the law' and 'the right way' that no doubt sound more impressive when chanted by shaven-headed monks in the original Chinese (or what it be Tibetan? Or Hindi?) It's basically a collection of vague poems. I was hoping for some specific info or insight into Buddhist belief but that's not to be found here. There's plenty of sanctimonious smugness about the superiority of hermitage though.

[John Ammer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed. I learned.
It took my breath away sometimes.

[Amy Sudbeck · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely requires a version with notes, but a guide to general spiritual being.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like how there is no violence and no condemnation of certain groups.