The Dhammapada

Even the gods envy those who are awakened and not forgetful, who are given to meditation, who are wise, and who delight in the repose of retirement (from the world).The Dhammapada is one of the world''s great spiritual texts, providing the Buddha''s own advice on how to live one''s life. Through a collection of simple verses, it guides the reader down a path of wisdom, morality and compassion. These verses can help clear one''s mind of the obstacles that bedevil modern life. Faithfully recorded by the Buddha''s disciples, this text allows the reader unique access to one of the most influential and inspiring figures in world history.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.