Commentaries on the Dhammapada

One of the ancient texts of the Pali Canon of Buddhism, the Dhammapada has a revered place among the noted scriptures of the world. It is quite special in its focus on the practical implementation of the Buddhas teachings in daily life, through the examination and self-control of ones thoughts, words and deeds. "Dhamma" is sometimes translated as "virtue," but in the deeper sense it is the innate law of life. "Pada" means "footstep" or path. The Dhammapada is not so much a religious text as...