The Scriptural Text: Verses of the Doctrine, with Parables (BDK English Tripitaka)

Willemen, Charles [Translator]

ISBN 10: 1886439087 / ISBN 13: 9781886439085

Published by Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Scriptural Text: Verses of the Doctrine, with Parables (BDK English Tripitaka)
• Publisher: Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1886439087
• ISBN 13: 9781886439085
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 22 ounces

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Synopsis

This sutra is based upon the Chinese translation of the Dhammapada, of which approximately two thirds of the verses have been selected for commentary. At the start of each chapter a number of verses are quoted, followed by tales relating the events surrounding the origin of each verse. The Pali version of the Dhammapada contains in all 423 verses, and there are in addition a number of commentaries (atthakatha)recording the tales and fables surrounding each verse. In the case of the Chinese version, 250 verses have been added to the original 500 verses, making a total of 750 verses, two thirds of which are dealt with in the present work.

About the Author

The BDK English Tripitaka Series was started by the late Dr. Rev. Yehan Numata, founder of the Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai (BDK) [Society for the Promotion of Buddhism]. The goal of this series is to make available in the English language the Buddhist scriptures and commentaries of the Sino-Japanese edition of the "Taisho Tripitaka." Scholars and specialists from throughout the world have been enlisted to translate the selected texts into English. When completed, the one-hundred eight volumes will comprise the First Series of the BDK English Tripitaka.