A teaching of the Dharma chanted in Pali, the Dhammapalam Gatha translates as ‘verses that protect the truth’. Set to music, this is a piece that beautifully evokes the heart of the Buddha’s teachings.
Bodhivajra recorded this chant; listen for enjoyment, or listen to learn the words (reproduced below).
Dhammapalam Gatha
Verses that Protect the Truth
verses in Pali
Sabbapapassa akaranam
Kusalassa upasampada
Sacittapariyodapanam
Etam Buddhanam sasanam.
Dhammam care sucaritam
Na nam duccaritam care.
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