The Dhammapada is one of the most popular texts in the Buddhist Pali canon. It recalls the utterances of the Buddha himself, and is seen as an essential guide to those who wish to follow him on the path towards enlightenment. This book presents the first comprehensive edition of the Dhammapada, allowing readers a unique appreciation of the verses of the text as well as of the impact that the text has had within the Buddhist heritage through thecenturies.