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Treasury of Truth: Text from the Illustrated Treasury of Truth The Illustrated Dhammapada Ven. Weragoda Sarada Thero E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.buddhanet.net Buddha Dharma Education Association Inc. reasury of ruth Illustrated Dhammapada Man who achieved a great victory One of the first scholars to begin the work of translating the Pali Literature into English, was the son of a well-known clergyman. His object in undertaking the work was to prove the superiority of Christianity over Buddhism. He failed in this task but he achieved a greater victory than he expected. He became a Buddhist. We must never forget the happy chance which prompted him to undertake this work and thereby make the precious Dhamma available to thousands in the West. The name of this great scholar was Dr. Rhys Davids. Ven. A. Mahinda, “Blueprint of Happiness” Table of Contents Man who achieved a great victory . 3 Table of Contents . 5 The Pali Alphabet . 43 Pronunciation of Letters . 43 Acknowledgement . 44 Dedication . 50 Introduction . 52 Foreword . 54 Kàlàma Sutta (Pàli) . 56 Kàlàma Sutta (Translation) . 57 Chapter 1 Yamaka Vagga Twin Verses Suffering Follows The Evil-Doer 1 (1) The Story of the Monk Cakkhupàla (Verse 1) . 59 Happiness Follows The Doer Of Good 1 (2) The Story of Maññakuõdali (Verse 2) . 62 Uncontrolled Hatred Leads To Harm Overcoming Anger 1 (3) (4) The Story of Monk Tissa (Verses 3 & 4) . 65 5 Hatred Is Overcome Only By Non-Hatred 1 (4) The Story of Kàliyakkhinã (Verse 5) . 70 Recollection Of Death Brings Peace 1 (5) The Story of Ko sambi Monks (Verse 6) . 73 Sloth Defeats Spirituality Spiritual Strength Is Undefeatable 1 (6) The Story of Monk Mahàkàla (Verses 7 & 8) . 76 Those Who Do Not Deserve The Stained Robe The Virtuous Deserve The Stained Robe 1 (7) The Story of De vadatta (Verses 9 & 10) . 82 False Values Bar Spiritual Progress Truth Enlightens 1 (8) The Story of Monk Sàriputta (Verses 11 & 12) . 88 Lust Penetrates Untrained Mind The Disciplined Mind Keeps Lust Away 1 (9) The Story of Monk Nanda (Verses 13 & 14) . 93 Sorrow Springs From Evil Deeds 1 (10) The Story of Cundasåkarika (Verse 15) . 99 Good Deeds Bring Happiness 1 (11) The Story of Dhammika Upàsaka (Verse 16) . 102 Evil Action Leads To Torment 1 (12) The Story of De vadatta (Verse 17) . 105 Virtuous Deeds Make One Rejoice 1 (13) The Story of Sumanàde vi (Verse 18) . 108 6 Fruits Of Religious Life Through Practice Practice Ensures Fulfilment 1 (14) The Story of Two Friends (Verses 19 & 20) . 111 Chapter 2 Appamàda Vagga Heedfulness Freedom Is Difficult 2 (1) The Story of Sàmàvati (Verses 21, 22 & 23) . 117 Glory Of The Mindful Increases 2 (2) The Story of Kumbhagho saka, the Banker (Verse 24) . 125 Island Against Floods 2 (3) The Story of Cålapanthaka (Verse 25) . 128 Treasured Mindfulness Meditation Leads To Bliss 2 (4) The Story of Bàla Nakkhatta Festival (Verses 26 & 27) . 131 The Sorrowless View The World 2 (5) The Story of Monk Mahàkassapa (Verse 28) . 137 The Mindful One Is Way Ahead Of Others 2 (6) The Story of the Two Companion Monks (Verse 29) . 140 Mindfulness Made Him Chief Of Gods 2 (7) The Story of Magha (Verse 30) . 143 The Heedful Advance 2 (8) The Story of a Certain Monk (Verse 31) . 146 7 The Heedful Advances To Nibbàna 2 (9) The Story of Monk Nigàma Vàsi Tissa (Verse 32) . 149 Chapter 3 Citta Vagga Mind The Wise Person Straightens The Mind The Fluttering Mind 3 (1) The Story of Venerable Me ghiya (Verses 33 & 34) . 153 Restrained Mind Leads To Happiness 3 (2) The Story of a Certain Monk (Verse 35) . 158 Protected Mind Leads To Happiness 3 (3) The Story of a Certain Disgruntled Monk (Verse 36) . 161 Death’s Snare Can Be Broken By Tamed Mind 3 (4) The Story of Monk Saïgharakkhita (Verse 37) . 164 Wisdom Does Not Grow If Mind Wavers The Wide-Awake Is Unfrightened 3 (5) The Story of Monk Cittahattha (Verses 38 & 39) . 167 Weapons To Defeat Death 3 (6) The Story of Five Hundred Monks (Verse 40) . 173 Without The Mind Body Is Worthless 3 (7) The Story of Tissa, the Monk with a Stinking Body (Verse 41) . 176 8 All Wrongs Issue Out Of Evil Minds 3 (8) The Story of Nanda, the Herdsman (Verse 42) . 179 Well-Trained Mind Excels People 3 (9) The Story of So reyya (Verse 43) . 181 Chapter 4 Puppha Vagga Flowers The Garland-Maker The Seeker Understands 4 (1) The Story of Five Hundred Monks (Verses 44 & 45) . 185 Who Conquers Death? 4 (2) The Story of the Monk who Contemplates The Body as a Mirage (Verse 46) . 191 Pleasure Seeker Is Swept Away 4 (3) The Story of Vióåóabha (Verse 47) . 194 Attachment To Senses Is Folly 4 (4) The Story of Patipåjikà Kumàri (Verse 48) . 197 The Monk In The Village 4 (5) The Story of Ko siya, the Miserly Rich Man (Verse 49) . 200 Look Inward And Not At Others 4 (6) The Story of the Ascetic Pàveyya (Verse 50) . 203 Good Words Attract Only Those Who Practise Good Words Profit Only Those Who Practise 4 (7 ) The Story of Chattapàni, a Lay Disciple (Verses 51 & 52) . 206 9 Those Born Into This World Must Acquire Much Merit 4 (8) The Story of Visàkhà (Verse 53) . 211 Fragrance Of Virtue Spreads Everywhere Fragrance Of Virtue Is The Sweetest Smell 4 (9) The Story of the Question Raised by the Venerable ânanda (Verses 54 & 55) . 214 Fragrance Of Virtue Wafts To Heaven 4 (10) The Story of Monk Mahàkassapa (Verse 56) . 220 Death Cannot Trace The Path Of Arahats 4 (11) The Story of Venerable Go dhika (Verse 57) . 223 Lotus Is Attractive Though In A Garbage Heap Arahats Shine Wherever They Are 4 (12) The Story of Garahadinna (Verses 58 & 59) . 226 Chapter 5 Bàla Vagga Fools Saüsàra Is Long To The Ignorant 5 (1) The Story of a Certain Person (Verse 60) . 232 Do Not Associate With The Ignorant 5 (2) The Story of a Resident Pupil of Venerable Mahàkassapa (Verse 61) . 235 10 Ignorance Brings Suffering 5 (3) The Story of ânanda, the Rich Man (Verse 62) . 238 Know Reality – Be Wise 5 (4) The Story of Two Pick-pockets (Verse 63) . 241 The Ignorant Cannot Benefit From The Wise 5 (5) The Story of Venerable Udàyi (Verse 64) . 244 Profit From The Wise 5 (6) The Story of Thirty Monks from Pàñheyyaka (Verse 65) . 247 A Sinner Is One’s Own Foe 5 (7) The Story of Suppabuddha, the Leper (Verse 66) . 250 Do What Brings Happiness 5 (8) The Story of a Farmer (Verse 67) . 253 Happiness Results From Good Deeds 5 (9) The Story of Sumana, the Florist (Verse 68) . 256 Sin Yields Bitter Results 5 (10) The Story of Nun Uppalavaõõà (Verse 69) . 259 The Unconditioned Is The Highest Achievement 5 (11) The Story of Monk Jambuka (Verse 70) . 262 Sin Is Like Sparks Of Fire Hidden In Ashes 5 (12) The Story of Snake-Ghost (Verse 71) . 265 The Knowledge Of The Wicked Splits His Head 5 (13) The Story of Saññhikåña-Pe ta (Verse 72) . 268 11 Desire For Pre-Eminence The Ignorant Are Ego-Centred 5 (14) The Story of Citta the Householder (Verses 73 & 74) . 271 Path To Liber ation 5 (15) The Story of Novice Monk Tissa of the Forest Monastery (Verse 75) . 276 Chapter 6 Paõóita Vagga The Wise Treasure The Advice Of The Wise 6 (1) The Story of Venerable Ràdha (Verse 76) . 280 The Virtuous Cherish Good Advice 6 (2) The Story of Venerables Assaji and Punabbasuka (Verse 77) . 283 In The Company Of The Virtuous 6 (3) The Story of Venerable Channa (Verse 78) . 286 Living Happily In The Dhamma 6 (4) The Story of Venerable Mahàkappina (Verse 79) . 289 The Wise Control Themselves 6 (5) The Story of Novice Monk Paõóita (Verse 80) . ..
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