Illustrated Dhammapada

1676 Pages·2002·26.15 MB·English

Treasury of Truth
The Illustrated Dhammapada
Ven. Weragoda Sarada Thero
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Dhammapada
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Treasury of Truth
Illustrated Dhammapada
Author:
Ven. Weragoda Sarada Maha Thero
Editor:
Mr. Edwin Ariyadasa
Editorial Assistants:
Ven. Kurunegoda Piyatissa Maha Thero (Usa)
Ven. Hawovita Deepananda Mara Thero (Sri Lanka)
Prof. David Blundell (Taiwan)
Illustrations:
Mr. P. Wickramanayaka
Advisory Board:
Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Maha Nayaka Thero (Malaysia)
Ven. Hikgoda Khemananda Maha Thero (USA)
Ven. Walpola Piyananda Maha Thero (USA)
Ven. Pannila Ananda Maha Thero (USA)
Ven. Kadihare Somananda Thero (Singapore)
Ven. Maduluwave Sobhita Maha Thero (Sri Lanka)
Ven. Heenbunne Kondanna Thero (USA)
Ven. Madawala Seelawimala Thero (USA)
Ven. Banagala Upatissa Maha Nayaka Thero (Japan)
Ven. Malimbada Mangala Thero (Japan)
Ven. Ryugen Tanaka (Japan)
Ven. Tiniyawala Palitha Thero (Sri Lanka)
Ven. Punchihenayagama Siriniwasa Thero (Sri Lanka)
Ven. Medagama Dhammananda (Sri Lanka)
Ven. Siyambalagoda Ananda Thero (USA)
Ven. Buddhasasanajotaka J. Osada (Japan)
Ven. Eiyu Ishii (Japan)
Ven. Sek Joy Ek (Singapore)
Mr. Sam Samarasinghe (Malaysia)
Mr. Ee Fook Choy (SBMC — President)
Mr. D. Satharasinghe (SBMC — Vice President)
Mr. Upul Rodrigo (SBMC — Vice President)
Ms. Tan Kim Chan (Secretary)
Ms. Tan Gim Hong (Asst. Secretary)
Mr. Chia Teck Siong Jeffrey (Hon. Treasurer)
Mr. D.S. Weeranarayana (Hon. Asst. Treasurer)
Mr. Than Myint (Committee Member)
Mr. Dennis Wang Khee Pong (Committee Member)
Ms. Wong Swee Leng Diamond (Committee Member)
Ms. Wong Swee Nguk Jade (Committee Member)
Ms. Lim Cheng Hua (Committee Member)
Ms. Check Seok Lay Annie (Committee Member)
Ms. Tan Seng Wah (Auditor)
Ms. Wan Lai Wan (Auditor)
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Contents
Chapter 1 – Yamaka Vagga – Twin Verses — 20 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) ........................................................................ 63
Uncontrolled Hatred Leads To Harm & Overcoming Anger
1 (3) (4) The Story of Monk Tissa (Verses 3 & 4) ......................................................... 67
Hatred Is Overcome Only By Non-Hatred
1 (4) The Story of Kàliyakkhinã (Verse 5) ........................................................................... 74
Recollection Of Death Brings Peace
1 (5) The Story of Kosambi Monks (Verse 6) .................................................................. 78
Sloth Defeats Spirituality &
Spiritual Strength Is Undefeatable
1 (6) The Story of Monk Mahàkàla (Verses 7 & 8) ..................................................... 82
Those Who Do Not Deserve The Stained Robe
& The Virtuous Deserve The Stained Robe
1 (7) The Story of Devadatta (Verses 9 & 10) .................................................................. 90
False Values Bar Spiritual Progress & Truth Enlightens
1 (8) The Story of Monk Sàriputta (Verses 11 & 12) .................................................. 98
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Lust Penetrates Untrained Mind &
The Disciplined Mind Keeps Lust Away
1 (9) The Story of Monk Nanda (Verses 13 & 14) ..................................................... 105
Sorrow Springs From Evil Deeds
1 (10) The Story of Cundasåkarika (Verse 15) ............................................................ 112
Good Deeds Bring Happiness
1 (11) The Story of Dhammika Upàsaka (Verse 16) ................................................. 116
Evil Action Leads To Torment
1 (12) The Story of Devadatta (Verse 17) ......................................................................... 120
Virtuous Deeds Make One Rejoice
1 (13) The Story of Sumanàdevi (Verse 18) ................................................................... 124
Fruits Of Religious Life Through Practice
& Practice Ensures Fulfilment
1 (14) The Story of Two Friends (Verses 19 & 20) ..................................................... 128
Chapter 2 – Appamàda Vagga – Heedfulness — 12 verses
Freedom Is Difficult
2 (1) The Story of Sàmàvati (Verses 21, 22 & 23) ....................................................... 136
Glory Of The Mindful Increases
2 (2) The Story of Kumbhaghosaka, the Banker (Verse 24) .............................. 147
Island Against Floods
2 (3) The Story of Cålapanthaka (Verse 25) ................................................................. 151
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Treasured Mindfulness & Meditation Leads To Bliss
2 (4) The Story of Bàla Nakkhatta Festival (Verses 26 & 27) .......................... 155
The Sorrowless View The World
2 (5) The Story of Monk Mahàkassapa (Verse 28) .................................................. 163
The Mindful One Is Way Ahead Of Others
2 (6) The Story of the Two Companion Monks (Verse 29) ................................. 167
Mindfulness Made Him Chief Of Gods
2 (7) The Story of Magha (Verse 30) .................................................................................. 171
The Heedful Advance
2 (8) The Story of a Certain Monk (Verse 31) .............................................................. 175
The Heedful Advances To Nibbàna
2 (9) The Story of Monk Nigàma Vàsi Tissa (Verse 32) ....................................... 179
Chapter 3 – Citta Vagga – Mind — 11 verses
The Wise Person Straightens The Mind
& The Fluttering Mind
3 (1) The Story of Venerable Meghiya (Verses 33 & 34) ...................................... 184
Restrained Mind Leads To Happiness
3 (2) The Story of a Certain Monk (Verse 35) ............................................................. 191
Protected Mind Leads To Happiness
3 (3) The Story of a Certain Disgruntled Monk (Verse 36) .............................. 195
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Death’s Snare Can Be Broken By A Tamed Mind
3 (4) The Story of Monk Saïgharakkhita (Verse 37) ............................................. 199
Wisdom Does Not Grow If Mind Wavers &
The Wide-Awake Is Unfrightened
3 (5) The Story of Monk Cittahattha (Verses 38 & 39) ......................................... 203
Weapons To Defeat Death
3 (6) The Story of Five Hundred Monks (Verse 40) ................................................ 210
Without The Mind Body Is Worthless
3 (7) The Story of Tissa, the Monk with a Stinking Body (Verse 41) ........ 214
All Wrongs Issue Out Of Evil Minds
3 (8) The Story of Nanda, the Herdsman (Verse 42) .............................................. 218
Well-Trained Mind Excels People
3 (9) The Story of Soreyya (Verse 43) ................................................................................ 221
Chapter 4 – Puppha Vagga – Flowers — 16 verses
The Garland-Maker & The Seeker Understands
4 (1) The Story of Five Hundred Monks (Verses 44 & 45) ................................. 226
Who Conquers Death?
4 (2) The Story of the Monk who Contemplates
The Body as a Mirage (Verse 46) ........................................................................... 234
Pleasure Seeker Is Swept Away
4 (3) The Story of Vióåóabha (Verse 47) ......................................................................... 238
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Attachment To Senses Is Folly
4 (4) The Story of Patipåjikà Kumàri (Verse 48) ....................................................... 242
The Monk In The Village
4 (5) The Story of Kosiya, the Miserly Rich Man (Verse 49) ............................ 246
Look Inward And Not At Others
4 (6) The Story of the Ascetic Pàveyya (Verse 50) ................................................... 250
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) ..................... 254
Those Born Into This World Must Acquire Much Merit
4 (8) The Story of Visàkhà (Verse 53) ................................................................................ 261
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) ................................................... 265
Fragrance Of Virtue Wafts To Heaven
4 (10) The Story of Monk Mahàkassapa (Verse 56) ................................................ 272
Death Cannot Trace The Path Of Arahats
4 (11) The Story of Venerable Godhika (Verse 57) ................................................... 276
Lotus Is Attractive Though In A Garbage Heap
& Arahats Shine Wherever They Are
4 (12) The Story of Garahadinna (Verses 58 & 59) .................................................. 280
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Chapter 5 – Bàla Vagga – Fools — 16 verses
Saüsàra Is Long To The Ignorant
5 (1) The Story of a Certain Person (Verse 60) ........................................................... 288
Do Not Associate With The Ignorant
5 (2) The Story of a Resident Pupil
of Venerable Mahàkassapa (Verse 61) ................................................................ 292
Ignorance Brings Suffering
5 (3) The Story of ânanda, the Rich Man (Verse 62) ............................................ 296
Know Reality – Be Wise
5 (4) The Story of Two Pick-pockets (Verse 63) ......................................................... 300
The Ignorant Cannot Benefit From The Wise
5 (5) The Story of Venerable Udàyi (Verse 64) ........................................................... 304
Profit From The Wise
5 (6) The Story of Thirty Monks from Pàñheyyaka (Verse 65) ...................... 309
A Sinner Is One’s Own Foe
5 (7) The Story of Suppabuddha, the Leper (Verse 66) ....................................... 313
Do What Brings Happiness
5 (8) The Story of a Farmer (Verse 67) ............................................................................... 317
Happiness Results From Good Deeds
5 (9) The Story of Sumana, the Florist (Verse 68) .................................................... 321
Sin Yields Bitter Results
5 (10) The Story of Nun Uppalavaõõà (Verse 69) .................................................... 325
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