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Dhammapada - Buddhist Book

World’s largest edition of Dhammapada, this is illustrated with 423 especially commissioned works of art. The book represents the quintessence of Buddhism, embodied in 423 stanzas that represent the words of the Buddha. The wisdom implicit in these sacred verses is timeless and is universally applicable. This encompasses both spiritual and worldly situations.
The book classified into 23 chapters is arranged to give the reader the original Pali in Roman characters and the translation of each stanza at two levels. The prose order of each stanza is provided, with the meaning of each word explained. The story, out of which the verses emerged, is also provided. A comprehensive commentary facilitates the understanding of the work in depth. The book comes in an attractive slip-case, with an illustration depicting one of the most serene images of the Buddha adorning the cover.

Number of pages in the original book: 1200 (Hardcover
- A4 size)

Dhammapada Android app features the same illustrations and stances of the original book and more, please refer to below feature list for more details


* Ability to read the book offline (No internet connectivity required)


* Ability to view and download original illustrations onto your SD card / phone for FREE


* Can set illustrations as your wallpaper


* Listen to stances in Pali language with audio English translation


* Interchangeable night and day modes for comfortable reading


* Supports landscape and portrait modes


* Save bookmarks with your own remark to remember the place you stopped reading


* Easy to use user interface


* Ability to donate via the app

If you have any queries or questions, please write to us at [email protected]

May this be a gift to all the Buddhists and others who likes to read in the world!

PS: Please leave a comment if you like the app and donate if you really love it so that we can continue our service to digitize more books onto the Android platform.

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Reviews (30)

Bha. S. Apr 13, 2017     

Please create such an app for comprehensive study of Abhidhamma. The knowledge of Buddha has fully changed my way of life. Happy that I still have half of my life to rectify undesirable behaviour. Looking around everyone fighting over perceptions, now his knowledge seems all the more relevant. Thank you all that because of people like you, ordinary people like us still have an option to know him and contribute to nature and humanity for better.

Mic. B. Apr 7, 2017     

I have not completed this book, but from the 12 chapters I have had the pleasure of reading to interpret in my own way. I've made the connections from the very nicely translated stories and even further through different perspectives through the commentaries in which helped me reflect even further. I see my self as a modern lay- disciple. With the words of the bhudda ever imprinted in my soul; my perception of the world, contexts of reactions, finding happiness, and to embrace happiness with the intense realism of the wisdoms.

Sur. H. Jul 1, 2015     

It' a nice book and nice work. Lot of merit to those who do such things. May all u attain nibbana in sooner life. Please continue this work.

A. G. u. Jun 24, 2012     

I just started reading this app lastnight and read until my eyes had fallen heavy. Since I bought my cell months ago, I've been searching for the best buddhist app and I finally found it here. Thank you so much.

Joh. C. Dec 23, 2012     

The Buddhist teachings revealed beautifully through a wonderful blend of the Buddha's words and stories and helped by further clarification where needed.

Sag. o. Jan 14, 2013     

First of all, 'Vandami bhante' Thank u for this app, There are many buddhists but they don't know our dhamma, so this is very great app for them like my friends. So thanks again. There is just one request bhante, please make an app tripitaka in english. Thanks bhante.

Shi. F. Nov 25, 2015     

Thanks for providing us with such a great app. It really teaches us the way to leading good and disciplined life

Erw. J. Apr 28, 2015     

I keep getting null pointer exceptions. I cannot see the images nor make donations

Him. C. Mar 23, 2015     

The conversion is great, stories are depicted in very beautiful manner. For a better pronunciation the Pali verses can be written in Devnagri script as well as English. We need such apps.

A. G. u. Oct 18, 2015     

Being able to download this to a mobile device is great. Some issues but nothing to bad

Era. R. Oct 2, 2014     

Thanks for the everyone who spend a tiny bit of their time for digitalizing this great book. It is easy to read and understand. Even for some Buddhist this book will give things to think again and again. The original book contains the pure teachings of Lord Buddha.

Tri. S. Sep 17, 2014     

I cannot believe how well done this is. Phenomenal comments.

A. G. u. Oct 1, 2012     

Good book. Lots of knowledge. I've always wonder how Buddhist can justify charging people to spread the Dharma when they are supposed to give it freely. This book includes the spirit of Buddhism as well as its knowledge.

Jam. P. T. Jul 10, 2016     

The entire Dhammapada - including Buddha's past lives stories that demonstrate each point - in English

Dav. P. Jul 29, 2014     

Really am enjoying this book. It's my first book to read on buddhism therefore I don't have anything to compare it to. I am learning from it though.

She. P. Apr 19, 2013     

I'm a non Buddhist, and this app is really great for people like us to understand Buddhism properly. Superb.

Dav. T. Dec 16, 2013     

Sadhu! The thing is, I can't skip to the table of contents once I get in, and it would be great if I could choose to read from different verses, instead of sliding to the verse of interest.

Wil. D. Dec 18, 2014     

2500 years of philosophies and teachings made clear and simple. Such profound insights, so easy follow and understand, to its core in its purest, truest. A virtual teacher no less. A true treasure for the mere inquisitive, learners, practitioners and teachers alike. Our deepest gratitude to Ven.Weragoda Sarada Maha Thero, the developers and sponsors of this app. Namo Amitabha. Namo Amitabha. Namo Amitabha.

Abh. B. Mar 30, 2017     

Accurate verses. Innovative audio-verse concept. Kathās and their atthakathās are also very well explained. My request to developer/s : Please also make a similar for Milind Prashna.

Ale. D. Dec 12, 2014     

I love this version and currently looking for the hard cover. This book easily goes for over a hundred dollars. Get it here free! I thank the author and translator for his gracious gift to the world.

Com. 9. Jan 14, 2013     

It is nice that this app has the original verse in Sanskrit and then its translation. After that, it gives you the explanation of the verse in a way beginners can understand.

Cai. M. May 21, 2017     

Reading the Dhammapada has changed my life. Thank you.

Son. W. Apr 3, 2013     

Awesome free content. Thanks. Requests: some sort of : go to page option (in addition to the bookmark option), save page position even after reboot. Bonus: save position on server so that if I open on any device, I get my last spot or see bookmarks created on any of my devices.

Kar. T. Aug 7, 2014     

Amazing. Love it. Few issues but always ends up ok

Guy. M. Jul 24, 2015     

Very well written and easy to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about the enlightened principles of the Buddha

Sha. F. Mar 14, 2014     

The translations, complete and most accurate are very good. App is laid out to be user friendly.

Muk. R. Feb 22, 2014     

The book has inspirational verse that is beneficial in day to day life. It helps to follow the silas and living a life with awareness and Samta . thanks for the wonderful book. With metta.

Auz. Nov 22, 2015     

This app offers the episodes in the life of The Exalted One in a very reader-friendly manner. Good job!

Ger. G. Dec 27, 2015     

This is a very informative book and very easy to read. The commentary is a great addition. Everyone, whether Buddhist or not, should read it.

Non. B. Apr 5, 2013     

Began my spiritual journey here, and have since learned a great deal not only about myself, but the world as a whole. Must read for sure.