Dhammapada

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English · 1869 · 1h 42m · Religion, Philosophy, Poetry

4.7 (288 reviews)

The Dhammapada gathers 423 short verses traditionally attributed to the Buddha, offering reflections on ethical conduct and the path of Buddhist practice.

Arranged in 26 chapters, the verses address subjects including the mind, wisdom, anger, and the consequences of one’s actions. Their concise form makes the work less a continuous narrative than a collection to hear, consider, and return to.

Important in the Theravada tradition and read across Buddhist schools, the Dhammapada offers an accessible introduction to Buddhist teachings through brief, memorable sayings.

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Section 1, Chapters 1-4 14:36 Read by Roger Turnau
Section 2, Chapters 5-8 10:52 Read by Måns Broo
Section 3, Chapters 9-14 19:16 Read by Chris Masterson
Section 4, Chapters 15-18 13:30 Read by Chris Masterson
Section 5, Chapters 19-22 17:01 Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
Section 6, Chapters 23-25 16:44 Read by Roger Turnau
Section 7, Chapter 26 10:35 Read by Scott Robbins

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Teaches the great lessons of life with simplicity


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Water for the thirsty soil of the heart


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A wonderful reading, my first ever audio book and I really enjoyed listening to it. The readers os this book spoke in a very calm and sometimes tranquil way that made listening a joy. Highly recommend this recording.