title: The Dhammapada: Teachings of the Buddha (Shambhala Library)
author: Gil Fronsdal
description: "At last a translation of the <i>Dhammapada</i> that combines academic precision in the translation of Pali terms, literary sensitivity to phrasing and meter, and a heartfelt commitment to Buddhist practice. Gil Fronsdal's version of this classic text will set a new standard for scholars and practitioners alike."Stephen Batchelor, author of <i>Buddhism without Beliefs </i> and <i>Living with the Devil </i> <br /><br />"The language is clear, precise, and inspiring, the phrasing spare and elegant, and the depth of these wisdom teachings apparent on every page. Gil's wonderful work brings these timeless passages of the Buddha right into our hearts. Highly recommended."Joseph Goldstein, author of <i>One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism </i> <br /><br />"The wish-fulfilling gem of clarity reveals itself; ancient teachings resonate with today's awareness. What a blessing!"Edward Espe Brown, Zen Priest, author of <i>The Tassajara Bread Book </i> and editor of <i>Not Always So </i> <br /><br />"A fine new translation of an ancient classic. Fronsdal's balance of fidelity to the text and sensitivity to its spirit is perfect. A book to be treasured."Carl Bielefeldt, Stanford University
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  ## Itivuttaka
  
  
  
  
  
  ### This was said by the Buddha
  
  
  
  
  
  #### A Translation
  
  
  
  
  
  #### With an Introduction & Notes
  
  
  
  
  
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  ##### Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu
  
  
  
  
  
  ##### (Geoffrey DeGraff)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Copyright 2014 ṭhānissaro bhikkhu
  
  
  
  
  
  This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0
  Unported. To see a copy of this license visit
  <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/>. “Commercial” shall mean any
  sale, whether for commercial or non-profit purposes or entities.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Questions about this book may be addressed to
  
  
  
  
  
  Metta Forest Monastery
  
  
  
  
  
  Valley Center, CA 92082-1409
  
  
  
  
  
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  ## Additional resources
  
  
  
  
  
  More Dhamma talks, books and translations by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu are available
  to download in digital audio and various ebook formats at
  [dhammatalks.org](http://www.dhammatalks.org/).
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Printed copy
  
  
  
  
  
  A paperback copy of this book is available free o