This translation is an English version of the Dhammapada, the sacred scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. It was written by the British author and translator, H. W. Lu. The translator, a practicing Buddhist, has taken great care in presenting the teachings in a way that will be easy to understand. This enables the reader to grasp the teachings in a simple and direct way. The translation is not an adaptation or an interpretation of the Dhammapada, but it is a faithful translation of the text, word for word. The Dhammapada has been translated into many languages, but this is the first time that the Dhammapada has been presented in its original language, the Pali. It is hoped that the translation will be useful for the English reader. The Dhammapada contains the basic teachings of Theravada Buddhism. It is the most important text in the Pali canon, and it has been preserved in the classic commentary of the Sutta Pitaka, the sacred scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. The Dhammapada is a text that is very easy to understand. It is the basic teachings of Theravada Buddhism. Each verse is a guideline to right living.