The Dhammapada is one of the best known and best loved Buddhist texts, a sequence of verses traditionally said to have been spoken by the Buddha himself to help people on the path to liberation. In her version for Penguin Classics, Valerie J Roebuck seeks to translate the Pali into modern English verse that will keep the beauty and clarity of the original.

Archive for September, 2011

‘Fragile Earth’ by Robert Hammersley

Posted on: September 23rd, 2011 by admin No Comments

Oct15

Valerie has been invited to chant some verses from the Dhammapada as part of a performance of a musical composition,’Fragile Earth’ by Robert Hammersley, to be premiered at 7.30 pm on 15 October 2011 at Dorchester Abbey, near Oxford.
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People Can Change

Posted on: September 8th, 2011 by admin 6 Comments

Sept8

A Dhammapada thought for a time when we are inclined to dismiss those who have made mistakes, and deny the value of second chances!
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