The Dhammapada (Second Edition)

This is the best-selling edition in its field, praised by Huston Smith as a "sublime rendering." The introduction provides a clear overview of the Buddha's teachings, accessible to both new and familiar readers. Chapter introductions contextualize individual verses within the broader Buddhist canon. Easwaran's master storyteller skills make the opening essay memorable, bringing young Siddhartha's spiritual quest vividly to life. His main qualification for interpreting the Dhammapada was his own experience, claiming that these verses could transform our lives.