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  1. Dhammapada–Chap 22–Hell (Woeful state)

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    May 27, 2013 by styagi68

    Verse 306: A liar goes to hell. Verse 307: Even many who wear the saffron (color of clothes worn by …
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  2. Dhammapada–Chap 21–Miscellaneous Verses

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    May 27, 2013 by styagi68

    Verse 290: If a patient man can achieve enormous happiness (vipul sukha) by giving up small happiness (mutta sukha), then …
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  3. Dhammapada–Chap 20–The Path

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    May 27, 2013 by styagi68

    Verse 273: Eight-fold path is the best path, Four Noble truth is the best truth, detachment is the best belief …
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  4. Dhammapada–Chap 19–Righteous

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    May 27, 2013 by styagi68

    In this chapter, Buddha provides outward and usual symbols of righteousness and warns his pupils to not believe that such …
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  5. Dhammapada–Chap 18–Impurities

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    May 27, 2013 by styagi68

    Verse 235-238: You are near the end of the life and have not prepared for after life.  Remove the impurities …
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  6. Dhammapada–Chap 17–Anger

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    May 20, 2013 by styagi68

    Verse 221: Give up anger, arrogance, other bondages.   One who is not attached to form or perceptions is not visited by …
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  7. Dhammapada–Chap 16–Desirable

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    May 20, 2013 by styagi68

    Verse 209-10: Do not give up your quest for things which are pleasing.  If you do that you will envy …
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  8. Dhammapada–Chap 15–Happiness

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    May 19, 2013 by styagi68

    In this chapter Buddha enumerates the sources of happiness and unhappiness.   Verse 197-199: People around us are afflicted with …
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  9. Dhammapada–Chap 14–Buddha

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    May 19, 2013 by styagi68

    This chapter covers the essence of Buddha’s teachings.  The core message including the 4 noble truths and the eight fold path are …
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  10. Dhammapada–Chap 13–The World

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    May 18, 2013 by styagi68

    This chapter contains Buddha’s views on the impermanence of this world.  His guidance on not getting attached to worldly things …
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