An anthology of verses attributed to the Buddha long recognized as one of the masterpieces of early Buddhist literature.
This edition has the full Introduction, Historical Notes, and extensive Endnotes.
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You yourselves must strive, the Buddhas only point the way
Buddha, Dhp 276
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