Book Description

This book contains a fresh translation of the classic and popular Buddhist text called Dhammapada. Dr. Feldmeier’s readable translation balances accessibility and accuracy. Each of the twenty-six chapters of verses is followed by a modern commentary, which, besides imparting the wisdom of the verses in the chapter, also provides a larger presentation of basic Buddhist teachings so that by the end of the book the reader will be knowledgeable in the fundamental teachings of Buddhism. Dr. Peter Feldmeier is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Toledo (USA) and is the author of six books and numerous articles in Comparative Studies.