The Voice of the Buddha

The Dhammapada and Other Key Buddhist Teachings

By: Manjusura - compilation

Narrated by: Kulananda, Anton Lesser, Sean Barrett

The Dhammapada is the single most important extant Buddhist text. It is unquestionably 'the voice of the Buddha' where many of his key ideas are presented in a cogent verse form. It opens: "All that we are is the result of what we have thought", and each of the following sections gives clear guidance on how to change our thought. Also included on this recording are other key Buddhist concepts illustrated by original texts.

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Theravada

Follows the basic teachings of Buddhism. Which are my base and refuge. Uncomplicated and just what the doctor ordered to answer life in it's many generalities.
Thank you for this compilation.

The basic

If you could sum up The Voice of the Buddha in three words, what would they be?

Dhammapada is a basic text for all buddhists, but not only limited to them. Non-buddhists can also found a significant elements that could change their life's

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book makes you think about you and how you see the world around you

Mindfulness

loved it! An amazing journey with the Buddha. Will listen again soon ... a lot to contemplate.

Straight Forward Readings

If you could sum up The Voice of the Buddha in three words, what would they be?

Audio quality was very good and the readings are of course the same here as in print. I keep this one downloaded on my mobile and listen from time to time for some inspiration. Recommeded.

Listened about 50 times

This is simply the truth. Read very well. Explained. Simple. Abbreviation where necessary. My go to.

The Ultimate death of death and the birth of life

A Simplified Path to freedom from the self and an end to total ignorance. What a way to explain life's purpose!

Great job

Would you listen to The Voice of the Buddha again? Why?

Yes. I have read the Dhammapada on my own, but I never got the understanding I did be listening to it being read.

Back to reality

Beautiful.. This is what listen to at work when I need to get back to reality and away from the chaos of conditioned life.

The dhamma is unsurpassed

In this wonderful oration of the Buddhadharma the entire dhammapada and teachings derived from various sutras are voiced. This is an excellent example of a teaching for every Buddhist of all walks of life. An worthy teaching for non Buddhists as well.

repetitive and boring

find another interpretation than this one. I know the original scriptures are written in a somewhat poetic way, but this one is just annoying