Overview
Traducción de Carlos Manzano
Introducción de Juan Mascaró, que fue profesor en la Universidad de Cambridge
El Dhammapada, considerado como el texto cumbre del canon budista, consta de 423 versos en lengua pali, clasificados en veintiséis capítulos. Con una antigüedad de cerca de dos mil trescientos años, ocupa un lugar eminente en la vida de los practicantes del budismo y también en el ámbito de la ética universal, puesto que recomienda la vida pacífica y no violenta, y afirma que la enemistad no puede ser vencida con la aversión, sino con la bondad.
La versión de Juan Mascaró, canónica desde hace décadas y vertida aquí del inglés al castellano por Carlos Manzano, se complementa con su valiosa introducción, que nos acerca al que es considerado el texto fundacional del budismo. El magnífico texto castellano se presenta en esta edición enfrentado al original pali, para gusto de expertos y profanos.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
The cornerstone text of the Buddhist canon and a timeless reference work in the field of universal ethics.
Translated by Carlos Manzano
Introduction by Juan Mascaró, former professor at the University of Cambridge
The Dhammapada, regarded as the pinnacle of the Buddhist canon, consists of 423 verses in the Pali language, organized into twenty-six chapters. With a history spanning nearly 2,300 years, it holds a place of great importance both in the lives of Buddhist practitioners and in the broader realm of universal ethics. It advocates for a peaceful and nonviolent way of life, affirming that hostility cannot be overcome by hatred, but only through kindness.
Juan Mascaró’s version—considered a classic for decades and presented here in a Spanish translation by Carlos Manzano—is complemented by his insightful introduction, which brings readers closer to what is widely regarded as the foundational text of Buddhism. This elegant Spanish edition is presented alongside the original Pali text, offering a valuable resource for both scholars and general readers alike.
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