The Dhammapada (Tamil)
BUDDHIST MAHA VIHARAContinuing the spread of Buddhism in Malaysia
for over 118 years ……….
Millions have benefitted from the selfless dedication of our Sangha, volunteer teachers & friends of
the Vihara obtaining Buddhist education, free publications, counselling, blessings,
welfare assistance, etc.
Publication of the
Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society佛 陀教义弘扬协会
Buddhist Maha Vihara,123, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields,50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 603-2274 1141 Fax: 603-2273 2570E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.buddhistmahavihara.com www.ksridhammananda.com www.bisds.org
Published for Free Distribution Permission for reprint can be obtained from Mr E. Anban of the BLIA Chennai Chapter.
November 2012 – 2,000 copies
The Society acknowledges the translation efforts of Mr. Yazhan Aathi and gratefully record our appreciation to Mr. E. Anban of the
BLIA Chennai Chapter for granting us the copyright to print this bookfor free distribution within Malaysia.
The original publication is available in India for a nominal price of Rs.100.
Printed by Uniprints Marketing Sdn. Bhd. (493024-K)
(A member of Multimedia Printing & Graphics (M) Sdn Bhd)
ISBN: 978-983-3896-41-7
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Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society佛陀教义弘扬协会Buddhist Maha Vihara,123, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields,50470 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTel : 603-2274 1141 Fax : 603-2273 2570E-Mail : [email protected] : www.buddhistmahavihara.com www.ksridhammananda.com www.bisds.org Translator : Mr. Yazhan Aathi