The Dhammapada
by Anonymous, Ananda Maitreya, Thich Nhat Hanh, Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Maitreya
The Dhammapada by Anonymous, Ananda Maitreya, Thich Nhat Hanh, Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Maitreya holds a highly rated rating of 4.29 out of 5, based on 12.6K reader ratings. First published in -500. The book spans 114 pages.
About The Dhammapada
The Dhammapada (Pāli; Prakrit: धम्मपद Dhammapada; Sanskrit: धर्मपद Dharmapada) is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best known Buddhist scriptures. The original version of the Dhammapada is in the Khuddaka Nikaya, a division of the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism.The Buddhist scholar and commentator Buddhaghosa explains that each saying recorded in the collection was made on a different occasion in response to a unique situation that had arisen in the life of the Buddha and his monastic community. His commentary, the Dhammapada Atthakatha, presents the details of these events and is a rich source of legend for the life and times of the Buddha.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anonymous, Ananda Maitreya, Thich Nhat Hanh, Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Maitreya |
| Published | -500 |
| Pages | 114 |
| Genres | Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.29 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,639 |
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What genre is The Dhammapada?
The Dhammapada is categorized as Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
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Based on 12.6K reader ratings, The Dhammapada has an average score of 4.29 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Dhammapada?
The Dhammapada has 114 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Dhammapada?
The Dhammapada was written by Anonymous, Ananda Maitreya, Thich Nhat Hanh, Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Maitreya. It was first published in -500.
What is the ISBN for The Dhammapada?
The ISBN-13 for The Dhammapada is 9780938077880.0.
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